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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209, 288.48 and 150.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209, 288.48 and 150.68 is: 207.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209 : 288.48 = 150.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209/288.48 = 150.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209x = 288.48 × 150.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209x = 43,468.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,468.17/209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.98

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