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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.98, 314.80 and 158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.98, 314.80 and 158.52 is: 237.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.98 : 314.80 = 158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.98/314.80 = 158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.98x = 314.80 × 158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.98x = 49,902.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,902.10/209.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.65

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