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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.01, 314.74 and 158.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.01, 314.74 and 158.98 is: 238.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.01 : 314.74 = 158.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.01/314.74 = 158.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.01x = 314.74 × 158.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.01x = 50,037.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,037.37/210.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.26

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