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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.32, 288.90 and 153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.32, 288.90 and 153.92 is: 212.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.32 : 288.90 = 153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.32/288.90 = 153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.32x = 288.90 × 153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.32x = 44,467.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,467.49/209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.44

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