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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.24, 313.86 and 100.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.24, 313.86 and 100.96 is: 151.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.24 : 313.86 = 100.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.24/313.86 = 100.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.24x = 313.86 × 100.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.24x = 31,687.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,687.31/209.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.44

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