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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.89, 309.93 and 158.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.89, 309.93 and 158.56 is: 237.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.89 : 309.93 = 158.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.89/309.93 = 158.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.89x = 309.93 × 158.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.89x = 49,142.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,142.50/206.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.53

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