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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.03, 313.74 and 132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.03, 313.74 and 132.08 is: 198.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.03 : 313.74 = 132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.03/313.74 = 132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.03x = 313.74 × 132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.03x = 41,437.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,437.21/209.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.24

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