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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.53, 289.44 and 151.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.53, 289.44 and 151.61 is: 209.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.53 : 289.44 = 151.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.53/289.44 = 151.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.53x = 289.44 × 151.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.53x = 43,882.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,882.00/209.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.43

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