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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.03, 315.26 and 157.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.03, 315.26 and 157.79 is: 236.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.03 : 315.26 = 157.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.03/315.26 = 157.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.03x = 315.26 × 157.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.03x = 49,744.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,744.87/210.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.85

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