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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.58, 313.77 and 158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.58, 313.77 and 158.10 is: 236.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.58 : 313.77 = 158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.58/313.77 = 158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.58x = 313.77 × 158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.58x = 49,607.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,607.04/209.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.70

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