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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.88, 309.60 and 158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.88, 309.60 and 158.40 is: 237.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.88 : 309.60 = 158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.88/309.60 = 158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.88x = 309.60 × 158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.88x = 49,040.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,040.64/206.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.05

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