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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.49, 314.13 and 106.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.49, 314.13 and 106.83 is: 160.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.49 : 314.13 = 106.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.49/314.13 = 106.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.49x = 314.13 × 106.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.49x = 33,558.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,558.51/209.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.19

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