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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.09, 313.30 and 151.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.09, 313.30 and 151.23 is: 226.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.09 : 313.30 = 151.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.09/313.30 = 151.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.09x = 313.30 × 151.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.09x = 47,380.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,380.36/209.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.60

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