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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.07, 288.60 and 156.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.07, 288.60 and 156.63 is: 216.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.07 : 288.60 = 156.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.07/288.60 = 156.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.07x = 288.60 × 156.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.07x = 45,203.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,203.42/209.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.21

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