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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.18, 313.49 and 106.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.18, 313.49 and 106.41 is: 159.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.18 : 313.49 = 106.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.18/313.49 = 106.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.18x = 313.49 × 106.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.18x = 33,357.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,357.94/209.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.47

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