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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.56, 288.74 and 151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.56, 288.74 and 151.24 is: 208.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.56 : 288.74 = 151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.56/288.74 = 151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.56x = 288.74 × 151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.56x = 43,669.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,669.04/209.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.38

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