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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.68, 289.80 and 151.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.68, 289.80 and 151.60 is: 209.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.68 : 289.80 = 151.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.68/289.80 = 151.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.68x = 289.80 × 151.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.68x = 43,933.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,933.68/209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.53

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