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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.68, 294.76 and 151.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.68, 294.76 and 151.51 is: 209.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.68 : 294.76 = 151.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.68/294.76 = 151.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.68x = 294.76 × 151.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.68x = 44,659.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,659.09/213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.00

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