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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.29, 313.96 and 101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.29, 313.96 and 101 is: 151.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.29 : 313.96 = 101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.29/313.96 = 101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.29x = 313.96 × 101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.29x = 31,709.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,709.58/209.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.51

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