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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.87, 295.01 and 148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.87, 295.01 and 148.26 is: 204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.87 : 295.01 = 148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.87/295.01 = 148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.87x = 295.01 × 148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.87x = 43,738.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,738.18/213.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.51

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