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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.85, 295.24 and 151.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.85, 295.24 and 151.75 is: 209.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.85 : 295.24 = 151.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.85/295.24 = 151.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.85x = 295.24 × 151.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.85x = 44,802.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,802.67/213.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.51

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