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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.21, 313.59 and 132.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.21, 313.59 and 132.23 is: 198.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.21 : 313.59 = 132.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.21/313.59 = 132.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.21x = 313.59 × 132.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.21x = 41,464.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,464.44/209.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.20

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