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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.03, 294.23 and 157.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.03, 294.23 and 157.95 is: 218.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.03 : 294.23 = 157.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.03/294.23 = 157.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.03x = 294.23 × 157.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.03x = 46,474.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,474.02/213.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.16

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