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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.58, 289.05 and 150.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.58, 289.05 and 150.58 is: 207.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.58 : 289.05 = 150.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.58/289.05 = 150.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.58x = 289.05 × 150.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.58x = 43,524.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,524.98/209.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.68

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