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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.07, 314.21 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.07, 314.21 and 151.38 is: 227.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.07 : 314.21 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.07/314.21 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.07x = 314.21 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.07x = 47,565.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,565.61/209.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.51

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