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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.17, 313.71 and 106.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.17, 313.71 and 106.39 is: 159.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.17 : 313.71 = 106.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.17/313.71 = 106.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.17x = 313.71 × 106.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.17x = 33,375.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,375.61/209.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.56

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