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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.26, 313.95 and 132.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.26, 313.95 and 132.27 is: 198.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.26 : 313.95 = 132.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.26/313.95 = 132.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.26x = 313.95 × 132.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.26x = 41,526.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,526.17/209.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.44

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