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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.80, 314.44 and 158.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.80, 314.44 and 158.27 is: 237.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.80 : 314.44 = 158.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.80/314.44 = 158.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.80x = 314.44 × 158.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.80x = 49,766.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,766.42/209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.21

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