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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.53, 294.51 and 154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.53, 294.51 and 154.74 is: 213.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.53 : 294.51 = 154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.53/294.51 = 154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.53x = 294.51 × 154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.53x = 45,572.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,572.48/213.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.42

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