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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.60, 294.80 and 154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.60, 294.80 and 154.68 is: 213.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.60 : 294.80 = 154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.60/294.80 = 154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.60x = 294.80 × 154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.60x = 45,599.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,599.66/213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.48

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