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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.90, 314.98 and 155.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.90, 314.98 and 155.94 is: 234.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.90 : 314.98 = 155.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.90/314.98 = 155.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.90x = 314.98 × 155.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.90x = 49,117.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,117.98/209.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.01

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