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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.86, 314.52 and 154.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.86, 314.52 and 154.87 is: 232.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.86 : 314.52 = 154.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.86/314.52 = 154.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.86x = 314.52 × 154.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.86x = 48,709.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,709.71/209.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.11

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