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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.52, 289.08 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.52, 289.08 and 154.44 is: 213.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.52 : 289.08 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.52/289.08 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.52x = 289.08 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.52x = 44,645.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,645.52/209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.08

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