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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209, 313.58 and 106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209, 313.58 and 106.28 is: 159.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209 : 313.58 = 106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209/313.58 = 106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209x = 313.58 × 106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209x = 33,327.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,327.28/209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.46

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