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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.05, 313.30 and 106.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.05, 313.30 and 106.08 is: 158.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.05 : 313.30 = 106.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.05/313.30 = 106.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.05x = 313.30 × 106.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.05x = 33,233.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,233.82/209.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.98

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