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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.48, 314.26 and 101.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.48, 314.26 and 101.32 is: 152.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.48 : 314.26 = 101.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.48/314.26 = 101.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.48x = 314.26 × 101.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.48x = 31,840.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,840.82/209.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.00

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