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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.57, 288.99 and 150.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.57, 288.99 and 150.53 is: 207.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.57 : 288.99 = 150.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.57/288.99 = 150.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.57x = 288.99 × 150.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.57x = 43,500.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,500.22/209.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.57

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