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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.45, 314.12 and 98.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.45, 314.12 and 98.28 is: 147.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.45 : 314.12 = 98.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.45/314.12 = 98.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.45x = 314.12 × 98.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.45x = 30,871.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,871.96/209.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.39

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