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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.33, 313.96 and 99.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.33, 313.96 and 99.65 is: 149.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.33 : 313.96 = 99.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.33/313.96 = 99.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.33x = 313.96 × 99.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.33x = 31,285.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,285.07/209.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.45

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