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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.60, 295.20 and 158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.60, 295.20 and 158.52 is: 219.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.60 : 295.20 = 158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.60/295.20 = 158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.60x = 295.20 × 158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.60x = 46,795.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,795.10/213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.08

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