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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.60, 313.96 and 158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.60, 313.96 and 158.28 is: 237.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.60 : 313.96 = 158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.60/313.96 = 158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.60x = 313.96 × 158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.60x = 49,693.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,693.59/209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.09

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