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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.04, 312.60 and 157.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.04, 312.60 and 157.02 is: 234.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.04 : 312.60 = 157.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.04/312.60 = 157.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.04x = 312.60 × 157.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.04x = 49,084.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,084.45/209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.81

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