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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.19, 314.01 and 157.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.19, 314.01 and 157.98 is: 237.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.19 : 314.01 = 157.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.19/314.01 = 157.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.19x = 314.01 × 157.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.19x = 49,607.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,607.30/209.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.14

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