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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.26, 295.71 and 158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.26, 295.71 and 158.34 is: 218.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.26 : 295.71 = 158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.26/295.71 = 158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.26x = 295.71 × 158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.26x = 46,822.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,822.72/214.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.53

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