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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.07, 295.22 and 158.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.07, 295.22 and 158.94 is: 219.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.07 : 295.22 = 158.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.07/295.22 = 158.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.07x = 295.22 × 158.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.07x = 46,922.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,922.27/214.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.19

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