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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.08, 288.32 and 151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.08, 288.32 and 151.12 is: 208.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.08 : 288.32 = 151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.08/288.32 = 151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.08x = 288.32 × 151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.08x = 43,570.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,570.92/209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.39

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