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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.23, 313.28 and 106.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.23, 313.28 and 106.56 is: 159.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.23 : 313.28 = 106.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.23/313.28 = 106.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.23x = 313.28 × 106.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.23x = 33,382.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,382.58/209.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.55

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