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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.86, 314.94 and 161.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.86, 314.94 and 161.26 is: 242.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.86 : 314.94 = 161.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.86/314.94 = 161.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.86x = 314.94 × 161.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.86x = 50,787.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,787.22/209.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.01

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