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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.78, 314.06 and 155.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.78, 314.06 and 155.41 is: 232.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.78 : 314.06 = 155.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.78/314.06 = 155.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.78x = 314.06 × 155.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.78x = 48,808.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,808.06/209.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.66

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