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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.56, 294.44 and 158.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.56, 294.44 and 158.21 is: 218.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.56 : 294.44 = 158.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.56/294.44 = 158.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.56x = 294.44 × 158.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.56x = 46,582.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,582.28/213.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.12

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