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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.37, 318.77 and 158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.37, 318.77 and 158.10 is: 237.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.37 : 318.77 = 158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.37/318.77 = 158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.37x = 318.77 × 158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.37x = 50,396.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,396.75/212.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.31

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