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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.40, 288.79 and 150.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.40, 288.79 and 150.43 is: 207.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.40 : 288.79 = 150.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.40/288.79 = 150.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.40x = 288.79 × 150.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.40x = 43,443.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,443.36/209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.47

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