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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.52, 289.56 and 158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.52, 289.56 and 158.16 is: 218.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.52 : 289.56 = 158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.52/289.56 = 158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.52x = 289.56 × 158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.52x = 45,796.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,796.81/209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.58

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