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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.92, 295.14 and 148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.92, 295.14 and 148.40 is: 204.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.92 : 295.14 = 148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.92/295.14 = 148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.92x = 295.14 × 148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.92x = 43,798.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,798.78/213.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.74

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