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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.72, 319.74 and 149.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.72, 319.74 and 149.16 is: 223.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.72 : 319.74 = 149.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.72/319.74 = 149.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.72x = 319.74 × 149.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.72x = 47,692.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,692.42/213.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.15

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