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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.63, 320.10 and 148.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.63, 320.10 and 148.49 is: 222.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.63 : 320.10 = 148.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.63/320.10 = 148.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.63x = 320.10 × 148.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.63x = 47,531.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,531.65/213.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.50

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