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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.47, 314.18 and 132.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.47, 314.18 and 132.21 is: 198.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.47 : 314.18 = 132.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.47/314.18 = 132.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.47x = 314.18 × 132.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.47x = 41,537.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,537.74/209.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.30

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