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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.85, 295.26 and 150.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.85, 295.26 and 150.99 is: 208.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.85 : 295.26 = 150.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.85/295.26 = 150.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.85x = 295.26 × 150.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.85x = 44,581.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,581.31/213.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.47

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