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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.09, 313.40 and 106.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.09, 313.40 and 106.07 is: 158.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.09 : 313.40 = 106.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.09/313.40 = 106.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.09x = 313.40 × 106.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.09x = 33,241.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,241.04/209.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.98

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