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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.69, 290.66 and 158.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.69, 290.66 and 158.15 is: 218.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.69 : 290.66 = 158.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.69/290.66 = 158.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.69x = 290.66 × 158.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.69x = 45,965.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,965.63/210.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.17

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