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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.92, 294.84 and 154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.92, 294.84 and 154.94 is: 213.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.92 : 294.84 = 154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.92/294.84 = 154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.92x = 294.84 × 154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.92x = 45,682.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,682.51/213.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.55

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