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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.53, 319.98 and 148.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.53, 319.98 and 148.39 is: 222.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.53 : 319.98 = 148.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.53/319.98 = 148.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.53x = 319.98 × 148.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.53x = 47,481.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,481.59/213.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.37

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