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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.58, 290.63 and 158.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.58, 290.63 and 158.38 is: 218.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.58 : 290.63 = 158.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.58/290.63 = 158.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.58x = 290.63 × 158.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.58x = 46,031.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,031.51/210.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.60

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