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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.13, 294.81 and 148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.13, 294.81 and 148.52 is: 204.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.13 : 294.81 = 148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.13/294.81 = 148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.13x = 294.81 × 148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.13x = 43,785.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,785.18/214.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.48

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