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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.40, 289.02 and 154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.40, 289.02 and 154.32 is: 213.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.40 : 289.02 = 154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.40/289.02 = 154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.40x = 289.02 × 154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.40x = 44,601.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,601.57/209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.00

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