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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.15, 295.09 and 158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.15, 295.09 and 158.80 is: 218.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.15 : 295.09 = 158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.15/295.09 = 158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.15x = 295.09 × 158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.15x = 46,860.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,860.29/214.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.82

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