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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.60, 289.27 and 151.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.60, 289.27 and 151.41 is: 208.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.60 : 289.27 = 151.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.60/289.27 = 151.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.60x = 289.27 × 151.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.60x = 43,797.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,797.61/209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.96

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