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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.36, 314.04 and 101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.36, 314.04 and 101.16 is: 151.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.36 : 314.04 = 101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.36/314.04 = 101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.36x = 314.04 × 101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.36x = 31,768.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,768.29/209.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.74

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