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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.99, 295.19 and 148.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.99, 295.19 and 148.38 is: 204.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.99 : 295.19 = 148.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.99/295.19 = 148.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.99x = 295.19 × 148.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.99x = 43,799.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,799.55/213.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.68

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