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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.88, 288.84 and 154.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.88, 288.84 and 154.53 is: 212.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.88 : 288.84 = 154.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.88/288.84 = 154.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.88x = 288.84 × 154.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.88x = 44,634.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,634.45/209.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.67

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