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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.25, 313.65 and 100.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.25, 313.65 and 100.80 is: 151.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.25 : 313.65 = 100.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.25/313.65 = 100.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.25x = 313.65 × 100.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.25x = 31,615.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,615.92/209.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.09

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