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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.34, 314.10 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.34, 314.10 and 151.68 is: 227.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.34 : 314.10 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.34/314.10 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.34x = 314.10 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.34x = 47,642.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,642.69/209.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.59

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