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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.78, 294.76 and 157.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.78, 294.76 and 157.51 is: 217.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.78 : 294.76 = 157.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.78/294.76 = 157.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.78x = 294.76 × 157.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.78x = 46,427.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,427.65/213.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.17

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