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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.04, 312.94 and 154.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.04, 312.94 and 154.56 is: 231.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.04 : 312.94 = 154.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.04/312.94 = 154.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.04x = 312.94 × 154.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.04x = 48,368.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,368.01/209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.38

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