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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.42, 314.31 and 101.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.42, 314.31 and 101.30 is: 152.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.42 : 314.31 = 101.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.42/314.31 = 101.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.42x = 314.31 × 101.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.42x = 31,839.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,839.60/209.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.04

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