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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.48, 313.69 and 151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.48, 313.69 and 151.46 is: 226.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.48 : 313.69 = 151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.48/313.69 = 151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.48x = 313.69 × 151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.48x = 47,511.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,511.49/209.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.81

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