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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.99, 295.20 and 151.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.99, 295.20 and 151.83 is: 209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.99 : 295.20 = 151.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.99/295.20 = 151.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.99x = 295.20 × 151.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.99x = 44,820.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,820.22/213.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.45

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