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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.06, 288.60 and 156.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.06, 288.60 and 156.02 is: 215.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.06 : 288.60 = 156.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.06/288.60 = 156.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.06x = 288.60 × 156.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.06x = 45,027.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,027.37/209.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.38

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