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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.41, 314.23 and 101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.41, 314.23 and 101.20 is: 151.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.41 : 314.23 = 101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.41/314.23 = 101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.41x = 314.23 × 101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.41x = 31,800.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,800.08/209.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.86

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