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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.02, 288.75 and 151.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.02, 288.75 and 151.11 is: 208.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.02 : 288.75 = 151.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.02/288.75 = 151.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.02x = 288.75 × 151.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.02x = 43,633.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,633.01/209.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.75

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