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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.90, 289.27 and 157.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.90, 289.27 and 157.35 is: 216.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.90 : 289.27 = 157.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.90/289.27 = 157.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.90x = 289.27 × 157.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.90x = 45,516.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,516.63/209.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.85

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