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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.00, 312.95 and 162.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.00, 312.95 and 162.69 is: 243.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.00 : 312.95 = 162.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.00/312.95 = 162.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.00x = 312.95 × 162.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.00x = 50,913.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,913.02/209.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.61

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