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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.89, 314.09 and 154.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.89, 314.09 and 154.92 is: 231.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.89 : 314.09 = 154.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.89/314.09 = 154.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.89x = 314.09 × 154.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.89x = 48,657.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,657.25/209.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.82

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