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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.04, 288.62 and 153.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.04, 288.62 and 153.85 is: 212.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.04 : 288.62 = 153.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.04/288.62 = 153.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.04x = 288.62 × 153.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.04x = 44,404.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,404.19/209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.42

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