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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.72, 313.65 and 157.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.72, 313.65 and 157.79 is: 235.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.72 : 313.65 = 157.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.72/313.65 = 157.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.72x = 313.65 × 157.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.72x = 49,490.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,490.83/209.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.99

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