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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.58, 294.60 and 151.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.58, 294.60 and 151.48 is: 208.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.58 : 294.60 = 151.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.58/294.60 = 151.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.58x = 294.60 × 151.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.58x = 44,626.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,626.01/213.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.94

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