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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.60, 319.78 and 159.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.60, 319.78 and 159.74 is: 239.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.60 : 319.78 = 159.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.60/319.78 = 159.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.60x = 319.78 × 159.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.60x = 51,081.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,081.66/213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.15

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