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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.84, 295.23 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.84, 295.23 and 147.54 is: 203.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.84 : 295.23 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.84/295.23 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.84x = 295.23 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.84x = 43,558.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,558.23/213.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.70

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