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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.88, 294.90 and 151.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.88, 294.90 and 151.56 is: 208.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.88 : 294.90 = 151.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.88/294.90 = 151.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.88x = 294.90 × 151.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.88x = 44,695.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,695.04/213.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.97

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