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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.07, 319.76 and 158.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.07, 319.76 and 158.35 is: 237.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.07 : 319.76 = 158.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.07/319.76 = 158.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.07x = 319.76 × 158.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.07x = 50,634.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,634.00/213.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.64

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