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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.59, 314.13 and 152.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.59, 314.13 and 152.01 is: 227.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.59 : 314.13 = 152.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.59/314.13 = 152.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.59x = 314.13 × 152.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.59x = 47,751.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,751.49/209.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.83

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