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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.31, 289.23 and 150.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.31, 289.23 and 150.99 is: 208.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.31 : 289.23 = 150.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.31/289.23 = 150.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.31x = 289.23 × 150.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.31x = 43,670.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,670.84/209.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.64

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