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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.66, 295.14 and 158.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.66, 295.14 and 158.58 is: 219.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.66 : 295.14 = 158.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.66/295.14 = 158.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.66x = 295.14 × 158.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.66x = 46,803.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,803.30/213.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.06

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