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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.39, 289.25 and 151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.39, 289.25 and 151.47 is: 209.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.39 : 289.25 = 151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.39/289.25 = 151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.39x = 289.25 × 151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.39x = 43,811.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,811.94/209.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.24

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