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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.54, 294.58 and 151.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.54, 294.58 and 151.35 is: 208.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.54 : 294.58 = 151.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.54/294.58 = 151.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.54x = 294.58 × 151.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.54x = 44,584.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,584.68/213.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.79

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