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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.04, 291.41 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.04, 291.41 and 158.68 is: 219.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.04 : 291.41 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.04/291.41 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.04x = 291.41 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.04x = 46,240.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,240.94/211.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.11

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