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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.44, 291.66 and 158.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.44, 291.66 and 158.96 is: 219.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.44 : 291.66 = 158.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.44/291.66 = 158.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.44x = 291.66 × 158.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.44x = 46,364.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,364.02/211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.28

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