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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.71, 294.69 and 158.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.71, 294.69 and 158.55 is: 218.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.71 : 294.69 = 158.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.71/294.69 = 158.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.71x = 294.69 × 158.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.71x = 46,723.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,723.10/213.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.63

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