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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.43, 319.94 and 158.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.43, 319.94 and 158.44 is: 237.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.43 : 319.94 = 158.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.43/319.94 = 158.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.43x = 319.94 × 158.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.43x = 50,688.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,688.90/213.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.50

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