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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.85, 318.96 and 158.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.85, 318.96 and 158.69 is: 237.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.85 : 318.96 = 158.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.85/318.96 = 158.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.85x = 318.96 × 158.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.85x = 50,616.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,616.56/212.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.80

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