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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.50, 294.60 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.50, 294.60 and 151.52 is: 209.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.50 : 294.60 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.50/294.60 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.50x = 294.60 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.50x = 44,637.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,637.79/213.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.08

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