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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.85, 291.12 and 158.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.85, 291.12 and 158.51 is: 218.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.85 : 291.12 = 158.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.85/291.12 = 158.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.85x = 291.12 × 158.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.85x = 46,145.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,145.43/210.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.85

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