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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.48, 313.96 and 101.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.48, 313.96 and 101.04 is: 151.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.48 : 313.96 = 101.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.48/313.96 = 101.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.48x = 313.96 × 101.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.48x = 31,722.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,722.52/209.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.43

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