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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.10, 313.42 and 99.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.10, 313.42 and 99.36 is: 148.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.10 : 313.42 = 99.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.10/313.42 = 99.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.10x = 313.42 × 99.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.10x = 31,141.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,141.41/209.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.93

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