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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.14, 288.43 and 153.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.14, 288.43 and 153.87 is: 212.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.14 : 288.43 = 153.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.14/288.43 = 153.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.14x = 288.43 × 153.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.14x = 44,380.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,380.72/209.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.21

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