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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.84, 295.38 and 148.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.84, 295.38 and 148.23 is: 204.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.84 : 295.38 = 148.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.84/295.38 = 148.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.84x = 295.38 × 148.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.84x = 43,784.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,784.18/213.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.75

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