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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.91, 321.03 and 159.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.91, 321.03 and 159.19 is: 238.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.91 : 321.03 = 159.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.91/321.03 = 159.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.91x = 321.03 × 159.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.91x = 51,104.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,104.77/213.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.91

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