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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.08, 313.12 and 100.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.08, 313.12 and 100.52 is: 150.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.08 : 313.12 = 100.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.08/313.12 = 100.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.08x = 313.12 × 100.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.08x = 31,474.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,474.82/209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.54

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