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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.37, 314.12 and 101.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.37, 314.12 and 101.10 is: 151.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.37 : 314.12 = 101.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.37/314.12 = 101.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.37x = 314.12 × 101.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.37x = 31,757.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,757.53/209.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.68

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