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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.32, 313.82 and 151.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.32, 313.82 and 151.54 is: 227.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.32 : 313.82 = 151.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.32/313.82 = 151.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.32x = 313.82 × 151.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.32x = 47,556.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,556.28/209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.19

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