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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.69, 294.89 and 158.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.69, 294.89 and 158.51 is: 218.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.69 : 294.89 = 158.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.69/294.89 = 158.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.69x = 294.89 × 158.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.69x = 46,742.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,742.19/213.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.74

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