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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.22, 314.93 and 158.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.22, 314.93 and 158.92 is: 238.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.22 : 314.93 = 158.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.22/314.93 = 158.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.22x = 314.93 × 158.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.22x = 50,048.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,048.68/210.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.08

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