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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.43, 314.40 and 132.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.43, 314.40 and 132.71 is: 199.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.43 : 314.40 = 132.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.43/314.40 = 132.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.43x = 314.40 × 132.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.43x = 41,724.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,724.36/209.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.23

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