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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.14, 314.96 and 158.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.14, 314.96 and 158.61 is: 237.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.14 : 314.96 = 158.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.14/314.96 = 158.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.14x = 314.96 × 158.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.14x = 49,955.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,955.81/210.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.73

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