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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.54, 314.31 and 158.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.54, 314.31 and 158.51 is: 237.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.54 : 314.31 = 158.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.54/314.31 = 158.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.54x = 314.31 × 158.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.54x = 49,821.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,821.28/209.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.77

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