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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.95, 295.08 and 148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.95, 295.08 and 148.66 is: 205.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.95 : 295.08 = 148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.95/295.08 = 148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.95x = 295.08 × 148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.95x = 43,866.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,866.59/213.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.03

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