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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.66, 313.88 and 154.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.66, 313.88 and 154.85 is: 231.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.66 : 313.88 = 154.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.66/313.88 = 154.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.66x = 313.88 × 154.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.66x = 48,601.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,601.97/209.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.82

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