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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.23, 313.77 and 132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.23, 313.77 and 132.18 is: 198.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.23 : 313.77 = 132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.23/313.77 = 132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.23x = 313.77 × 132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.23x = 41,475.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,475.20/209.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.22

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