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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.32, 289.38 and 157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.32, 289.38 and 157.48 is: 217.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.32 : 289.38 = 157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.32/289.38 = 157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.32x = 289.38 × 157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.32x = 45,571.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,571.56/209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.71

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