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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.48, 314.43 and 101.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.48, 314.43 and 101.35 is: 152.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.48 : 314.43 = 101.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.48/314.43 = 101.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.48x = 314.43 × 101.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.48x = 31,867.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,867.48/209.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.13

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