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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.12, 313.28 and 106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.12, 313.28 and 106.28 is: 159.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.12 : 313.28 = 106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.12/313.28 = 106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.12x = 313.28 × 106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.12x = 33,295.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,295.40/209.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.22

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