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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.28, 288.94 and 150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.28, 288.94 and 150.42 is: 207.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.28 : 288.94 = 150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.28/288.94 = 150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.28x = 288.94 × 150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.28x = 43,462.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,462.35/209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.68

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