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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.65, 314.35 and 154.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.65, 314.35 and 154.30 is: 231.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.65 : 314.35 = 154.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.65/314.35 = 154.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.65x = 314.35 × 154.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.65x = 48,503.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,503.42/209.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.36

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