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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.73, 294.83 and 148.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.73, 294.83 and 148.12 is: 204.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.73 : 294.83 = 148.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.73/294.83 = 148.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.73x = 294.83 × 148.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.73x = 43,669.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,669.30/213.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.32

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