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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.68, 288.78 and 151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.68, 288.78 and 151.36 is: 208.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.68 : 288.78 = 151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.68/288.78 = 151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.68x = 288.78 × 151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.68x = 43,709.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,709.74/209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.46

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