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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.64, 314.01 and 158.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.64, 314.01 and 158.37 is: 237.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.64 : 314.01 = 158.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.64/314.01 = 158.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.64x = 314.01 × 158.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.64x = 49,729.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,729.76/209.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.22

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