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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.89, 314.50 and 152.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.89, 314.50 and 152.03 is: 227.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.89 : 314.50 = 152.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.89/314.50 = 152.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.89x = 314.50 × 152.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.89x = 47,811.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,811.72/209.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.79

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