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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.48, 313.73 and 106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.48, 313.73 and 106.52 is: 159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.48 : 313.73 = 106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.48/313.73 = 106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.48x = 313.73 × 106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.48x = 33,416.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,416.95/209.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.52

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