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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.85, 295.28 and 159.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.85, 295.28 and 159.17 is: 219.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.85 : 295.28 = 159.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.85/295.28 = 159.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.85x = 295.28 × 159.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.85x = 46,998.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,998.92/213.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.78

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