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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.89, 296.40 and 158.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.89, 296.40 and 158.81 is: 219.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.89 : 296.40 = 158.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.89/296.40 = 158.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.89x = 296.40 × 158.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.89x = 47,072.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,072.06/214.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.06

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