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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.68, 294.80 and 158.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.68, 294.80 and 158.51 is: 218.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.68 : 294.80 = 158.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.68/294.80 = 158.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.68x = 294.80 × 158.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.68x = 46,726.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,726.48/213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.68

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