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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.48, 294.66 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.48, 294.66 and 148.32 is: 204.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.48 : 294.66 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.48/294.66 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.48x = 294.66 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.48x = 43,703.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,703.97/213.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.72

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