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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.76, 319.59 and 158.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.76, 319.59 and 158.99 is: 238.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.76 : 319.59 = 158.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.76/319.59 = 158.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.76x = 319.59 × 158.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.76x = 50,810.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,810.02/212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.81

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