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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.59, 314.14 and 158.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.59, 314.14 and 158.07 is: 236.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.59 : 314.14 = 158.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.59/314.14 = 158.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.59x = 314.14 × 158.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.59x = 49,656.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,656.11/209.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.93

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