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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.82, 314.16 and 152.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.82, 314.16 and 152.10 is: 227.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.82 : 314.16 = 152.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.82/314.16 = 152.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.82x = 314.16 × 152.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.82x = 47,783.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,783.74/209.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.74

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