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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.33, 314.07 and 101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.33, 314.07 and 101.20 is: 151.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.33 : 314.07 = 101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.33/314.07 = 101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.33x = 314.07 × 101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.33x = 31,782.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,782.31/209.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.83

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