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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.20, 294.36 and 157.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.20, 294.36 and 157.94 is: 218.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.20 : 294.36 = 157.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.20/294.36 = 157.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.20x = 294.36 × 157.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.20x = 46,491.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,491.22/213.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.06

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