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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.54, 319.50 and 151.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.54, 319.50 and 151.98 is: 227.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.54 : 319.50 = 151.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.54/319.50 = 151.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.54x = 319.50 × 151.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.54x = 48,557.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,557.61/213.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.39

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