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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.50, 314.34 and 101.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.50, 314.34 and 101.22 is: 151.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.50 : 314.34 = 101.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.50/314.34 = 101.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.50x = 314.34 × 101.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.50x = 31,817.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,817.49/209.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.87

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