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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.25, 313.61 and 154.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.25, 313.61 and 154.71 is: 231.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.25 : 313.61 = 154.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.25/313.61 = 154.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.25x = 313.61 × 154.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.25x = 48,517.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,517.83/209.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.87

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