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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.68, 294.96 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.68, 294.96 and 148.32 is: 204.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.68 : 294.96 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.68/294.96 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.68x = 294.96 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.68x = 43,748.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,748.47/213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.74

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