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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.62, 289.15 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.62, 289.15 and 154.50 is: 213.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.62 : 289.15 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.62/289.15 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.62x = 289.15 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.62x = 44,673.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,673.68/209.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.12

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