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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.64, 289.24 and 151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.64, 289.24 and 151.32 is: 208.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.64 : 289.24 = 151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.64/289.24 = 151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.64x = 289.24 × 151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.64x = 43,767.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,767.80/209.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.78

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