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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.36, 314.96 and 158.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.36, 314.96 and 158.85 is: 237.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.36 : 314.96 = 158.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.36/314.96 = 158.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.36x = 314.96 × 158.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.36x = 50,031.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,031.40/210.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.84

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