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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.05, 313.62 and 106.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.05, 313.62 and 106.39 is: 159.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.05 : 313.62 = 106.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.05/313.62 = 106.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.05x = 313.62 × 106.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.05x = 33,366.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,366.03/209.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.61

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