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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.31, 313.92 and 132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.31, 313.92 and 132.18 is: 198.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.31 : 313.92 = 132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.31/313.92 = 132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.31x = 313.92 × 132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.31x = 41,493.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,493.95/209.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.24

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