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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.23, 288.60 and 150.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.23, 288.60 and 150.22 is: 207.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.23 : 288.60 = 150.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.23/288.60 = 150.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.23x = 288.60 × 150.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.23x = 43,353.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,353.49/209.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.20

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