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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.30, 313.72 and 100.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.30, 313.72 and 100.86 is: 151.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.30 : 313.72 = 100.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.30/313.72 = 100.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.30x = 313.72 × 100.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.30x = 31,641.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,641.29/209.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.18

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