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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.06, 314.50 and 158.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.06, 314.50 and 158.54 is: 237.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.06 : 314.50 = 158.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.06/314.50 = 158.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.06x = 314.50 × 158.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.06x = 49,860.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,860.83/210.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.36

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