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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.39, 294.71 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.39, 294.71 and 158.04 is: 218.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.39 : 294.71 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.39/294.71 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.39x = 294.71 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.39x = 46,575.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,575.18/213.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.26

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