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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.21, 314.01 and 106.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.21, 314.01 and 106.57 is: 159.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.21 : 314.01 = 106.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.21/314.01 = 106.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.21x = 314.01 × 106.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.21x = 33,464.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,464.05/209.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.95

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