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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.69, 294.73 and 151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.69, 294.73 and 151.46 is: 208.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.69 : 294.73 = 151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.69/294.73 = 151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.69x = 294.73 × 151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.69x = 44,639.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,639.81/213.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.90

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