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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.27, 314.03 and 101.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.27, 314.03 and 101.06 is: 151.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.27 : 314.03 = 101.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.27/314.03 = 101.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.27x = 314.03 × 101.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.27x = 31,736.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,736.91/209.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.66

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