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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.51, 288.72 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.51, 288.72 and 150.39 is: 207.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.51 : 288.72 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.51/288.72 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.51x = 288.72 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.51x = 43,420.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,420.60/209.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.25

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