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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.37, 288.81 and 153.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.37, 288.81 and 153.27 is: 211.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.37 : 288.81 = 153.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.37/288.81 = 153.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.37x = 288.81 × 153.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.37x = 44,265.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,265.91/209.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.42

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