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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.52, 314.40 and 101.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.52, 314.40 and 101.31 is: 152.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.52 : 314.40 = 101.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.52/314.40 = 101.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.52x = 314.40 × 101.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.52x = 31,851.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,851.86/209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.02

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