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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.10, 314.16 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.10, 314.16 and 132.24 is: 198.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.10 : 314.16 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.10/314.16 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.10x = 314.16 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.10x = 41,544.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,544.52/209.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.68

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