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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.01, 313.67 and 155.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.01, 313.67 and 155.05 is: 232.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.01 : 313.67 = 155.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.01/313.67 = 155.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.01x = 313.67 × 155.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.01x = 48,634.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,634.14/209.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.68

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