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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.20, 313.56 and 132.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.20, 313.56 and 132.22 is: 198.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.20 : 313.56 = 132.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.20/313.56 = 132.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.20x = 313.56 × 132.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.20x = 41,458.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,458.90/209.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.18

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