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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.35, 314.02 and 99.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.35, 314.02 and 99.67 is: 149.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.35 : 314.02 = 99.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.35/314.02 = 99.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.35x = 314.02 × 99.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.35x = 31,298.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,298.62/209.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.51

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