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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.49, 315.14 and 158.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.49, 315.14 and 158.97 is: 238.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.49 : 315.14 = 158.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.49/315.14 = 158.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.49x = 315.14 × 158.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.49x = 50,097.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,097.81/210.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.01

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