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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.89, 314.53 and 151.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.89, 314.53 and 151.97 is: 227.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.89 : 314.53 = 151.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.89/314.53 = 151.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.89x = 314.53 × 151.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.89x = 47,798.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,798.36/209.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.74

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