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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.85, 289.41 and 157.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.85, 289.41 and 157.52 is: 217.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.85 : 289.41 = 157.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.85/289.41 = 157.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.85x = 289.41 × 157.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.85x = 45,587.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,587.86/209.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.24

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