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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.28, 314.10 and 101.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.28, 314.10 and 101.15 is: 151.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.28 : 314.10 = 101.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.28/314.10 = 101.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.28x = 314.10 × 101.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.28x = 31,769.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,769.64/209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.80

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