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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.09, 313.39 and 157.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.09, 313.39 and 157.57 is: 236.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.09 : 313.39 = 157.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.09/313.39 = 157.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.09x = 313.39 × 157.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.09x = 49,380.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,380.28/209.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.17

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