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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.64, 319.82 and 159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.64, 319.82 and 159.40 is: 238.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.64 : 319.82 = 159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.64/319.82 = 159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.64x = 319.82 × 159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.64x = 50,979.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,979.31/213.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.62

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