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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.16, 314.02 and 101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.16, 314.02 and 101.16 is: 151.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.16 : 314.02 = 101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.16/314.02 = 101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.16x = 314.02 × 101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.16x = 31,766.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,766.26/209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.88

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