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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.49, 310.01 and 158.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.49, 310.01 and 158.25 is: 237.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.49 : 310.01 = 158.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.49/310.01 = 158.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.49x = 310.01 × 158.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.49x = 49,058.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,058.29/206.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.58

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