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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.60, 319.86 and 149.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.60, 319.86 and 149.52 is: 223.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.60 : 319.86 = 149.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.60/319.86 = 149.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.60x = 319.86 × 149.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.60x = 47,825.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,825.47/213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.90

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