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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.89, 319.74 and 158.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.89, 319.74 and 158.62 is: 238.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.89 : 319.74 = 158.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.89/319.74 = 158.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.89x = 319.74 × 158.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.89x = 50,717.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,717.16/212.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.23

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