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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.75, 314.70 and 152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.75, 314.70 and 152.04 is: 228.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.75 : 314.70 = 152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.75/314.70 = 152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.75x = 314.70 × 152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.75x = 47,846.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,846.99/209.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.11

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