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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.23, 288.45 and 150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.23, 288.45 and 150.27 is: 207.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.23 : 288.45 = 150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.23/288.45 = 150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.23x = 288.45 × 150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.23x = 43,343.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,343.94/209.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.16

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