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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.09, 288.50 and 153.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.09, 288.50 and 153.87 is: 212.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.09 : 288.50 = 153.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.09/288.50 = 153.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.09x = 288.50 × 153.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.09x = 44,390.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,390.73/209.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.31

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