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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.64, 313.82 and 155.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.64, 313.82 and 155.40 is: 232.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.64 : 313.82 = 155.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.64/313.82 = 155.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.64x = 313.82 × 155.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.64x = 48,767.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,767.63/209.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.63

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