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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.71, 309.62 and 158.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.71, 309.62 and 158.56 is: 237.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.71 : 309.62 = 158.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.71/309.62 = 158.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.71x = 309.62 × 158.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.71x = 49,092.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,092.55/206.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.49

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