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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.56, 294.84 and 158.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.56, 294.84 and 158.36 is: 218.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.56 : 294.84 = 158.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.56/294.84 = 158.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.56x = 294.84 × 158.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.56x = 46,690.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,690.86/213.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.63

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