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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.13, 313.70 and 106.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.13, 313.70 and 106.39 is: 159.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.13 : 313.70 = 106.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.13/313.70 = 106.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.13x = 313.70 × 106.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.13x = 33,373.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,373.82/209.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.58

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