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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.01, 313.25 and 157.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.01, 313.25 and 157.98 is: 236.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.01 : 313.25 = 157.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.01/313.25 = 157.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.01x = 313.25 × 157.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.01x = 49,486.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,486.45/209.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.77

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