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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.52, 314.22 and 101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.52, 314.22 and 101.28 is: 151.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.52 : 314.22 = 101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.52/314.22 = 101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.52x = 314.22 × 101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.52x = 31,824.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,824.20/209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.89

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