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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.04, 313.35 and 157.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.04, 313.35 and 157.53 is: 236.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.04 : 313.35 = 157.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.04/313.35 = 157.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.04x = 313.35 × 157.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.04x = 49,362.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,362.03/209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.14

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