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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.80, 309.72 and 158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.80, 309.72 and 158.32 is: 237.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.80 : 309.72 = 158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.80/309.72 = 158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.80x = 309.72 × 158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.80x = 49,034.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,034.87/206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.11

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