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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.43, 289.31 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.43, 289.31 and 151.52 is: 209.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.43 : 289.31 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.43/289.31 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.43x = 289.31 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.43x = 43,834.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,834.05/209.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.30

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