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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.10, 317.52 and 158.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.10, 317.52 and 158.25 is: 236.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.10 : 317.52 = 158.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.10/317.52 = 158.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.10x = 317.52 × 158.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.10x = 50,247.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,247.54/212.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.90

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