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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.13, 295.22 and 158.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.13, 295.22 and 158.77 is: 218.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.13 : 295.22 = 158.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.13/295.22 = 158.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.13x = 295.22 × 158.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.13x = 46,872.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,872.08/214.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.90

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