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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.28, 313.90 and 106.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.28, 313.90 and 106.49 is: 159.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.28 : 313.90 = 106.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.28/313.90 = 106.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.28x = 313.90 × 106.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.28x = 33,427.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,427.21/209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.72

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