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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.57, 294.73 and 115.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.57, 294.73 and 115.33 is: 159.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.57 : 294.73 = 115.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.57/294.73 = 115.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.57x = 294.73 × 115.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.57x = 33,991.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,991.51/213.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.16

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