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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.16, 314.30 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.16, 314.30 and 154.88 is: 232.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.16 : 314.30 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.16/314.30 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.16x = 314.30 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.16x = 48,678.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,678.78/209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.73

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