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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.39, 314.21 and 99.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.39, 314.21 and 99.95 is: 149.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.39 : 314.21 = 99.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.39/314.21 = 99.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.39x = 314.21 × 99.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.39x = 31,406.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,406.19/209.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.99

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