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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.04, 288.36 and 150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.04, 288.36 and 150.72 is: 207.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.04 : 288.36 = 150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.04/288.36 = 150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.04x = 288.36 × 150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.04x = 43,461.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,461.62/209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.91

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