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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.55, 289.32 and 154.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.55, 289.32 and 154.35 is: 213.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.55 : 289.32 = 154.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.55/289.32 = 154.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.55x = 289.32 × 154.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.55x = 44,656.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,656.54/209.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.11

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