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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.23, 295.59 and 158.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.23, 295.59 and 158.87 is: 219.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.23 : 295.59 = 158.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.23/295.59 = 158.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.23x = 295.59 × 158.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.23x = 46,960.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,960.38/214.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.21

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