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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.17, 288.36 and 150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.17, 288.36 and 150.14 is: 206.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.17 : 288.36 = 150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.17/288.36 = 150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.17x = 288.36 × 150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.17x = 43,295.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,295.09/209.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.98

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