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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.12, 313.77 and 100.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.12, 313.77 and 100.85 is: 151.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.12 : 313.77 = 100.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.12/313.77 = 100.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.12x = 313.77 × 100.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.12x = 31,642.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,642.51/209.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.32

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