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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.31, 295.57 and 158.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.31, 295.57 and 158.96 is: 219.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.31 : 295.57 = 158.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.31/295.57 = 158.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.31x = 295.57 × 158.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.31x = 46,983.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,983.81/214.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.23

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