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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.55, 288.92 and 154.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.55, 288.92 and 154.11 is: 212.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.55 : 288.92 = 154.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.55/288.92 = 154.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.55x = 288.92 × 154.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.55x = 44,524.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,524.69/209.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.48

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