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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.69, 295.07 and 148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.69, 295.07 and 148.08 is: 204.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.69 : 295.07 = 148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.69/295.07 = 148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.69x = 295.07 × 148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.69x = 43,693.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,693.23/213.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.47

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