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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.36, 313.94 and 99.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.36, 313.94 and 99.65 is: 149.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.36 : 313.94 = 99.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.36/313.94 = 99.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.36x = 313.94 × 99.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.36x = 31,282.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,282.05/209.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.42

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