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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.36, 314.07 and 99.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.36, 314.07 and 99.68 is: 149.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.36 : 314.07 = 99.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.36/314.07 = 99.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.36x = 314.07 × 99.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.36x = 31,304.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,304.93/209.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.53

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