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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.89, 295.20 and 148.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.89, 295.20 and 148.69 is: 205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.89 : 295.20 = 148.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.89/295.20 = 148.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.89x = 295.20 × 148.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.89x = 43,891.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,891.81/213.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.21

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