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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.04, 289.78 and 158.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.04, 289.78 and 158.36 is: 218.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.04 : 289.78 = 158.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.04/289.78 = 158.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.04x = 289.78 × 158.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.04x = 45,889.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,889.56/210.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.48

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