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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.19, 289.07 and 150.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.19, 289.07 and 150.87 is: 208.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.19 : 289.07 = 150.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.19/289.07 = 150.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.19x = 289.07 × 150.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.19x = 43,611.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,611.99/209.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.48

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