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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.39, 314.01 and 101.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.39, 314.01 and 101.12 is: 151.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.39 : 314.01 = 101.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.39/314.01 = 101.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.39x = 314.01 × 101.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.39x = 31,751.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,751.12/209.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.64

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