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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.93, 295.20 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.93, 295.20 and 151.68 is: 209.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.93 : 295.20 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.93/295.20 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.93x = 295.20 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.93x = 44,775.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,775.94/213.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.30

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