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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.60, 295.20 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.60, 295.20 and 148.32 is: 204.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.60 : 295.20 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.60/295.20 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.60x = 295.20 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.60x = 43,784.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,784.06/213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.98

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