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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209, 313.56 and 106.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209, 313.56 and 106.31 is: 159.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209 : 313.56 = 106.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209/313.56 = 106.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209x = 313.56 × 106.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209x = 33,334.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,334.56/209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.50

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