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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.39, 313.57 and 106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.39, 313.57 and 106.52 is: 159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.39 : 313.57 = 106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.39/313.57 = 106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.39x = 313.57 × 106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.39x = 33,401.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,401.48/209.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.52

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