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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.42, 309.36 and 158.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.42, 309.36 and 158.09 is: 236.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.42 : 309.36 = 158.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.42/309.36 = 158.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.42x = 309.36 × 158.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.42x = 48,905.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,905.74/206.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.92

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