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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.68, 289.39 and 154.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.68, 289.39 and 154.70 is: 213.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.68 : 289.39 = 154.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.68/289.39 = 154.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.68x = 289.39 × 154.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.68x = 44,768.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,768.63/209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.51

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