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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.60, 289.98 and 158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.60, 289.98 and 158.22 is: 217.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.60 : 289.98 = 158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.60/289.98 = 158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.60x = 289.98 × 158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.60x = 45,880.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,880.64/210.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.86

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