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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.60, 288.80 and 150.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.60, 288.80 and 150.54 is: 207.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.60 : 288.80 = 150.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.60/288.80 = 150.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.60x = 288.80 × 150.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.60x = 43,475.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,475.95/209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.42

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