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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.82, 314.45 and 154.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.82, 314.45 and 154.72 is: 231.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.82 : 314.45 = 154.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.82/314.45 = 154.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.82x = 314.45 × 154.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.82x = 48,650.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,650.13/209.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.87

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