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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.98, 295.31 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.98, 295.31 and 148.50 is: 204.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.98 : 295.31 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.98/295.31 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.98x = 295.31 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.98x = 43,853.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,853.91/213.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.95

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