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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.54, 314.22 and 106.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.54, 314.22 and 106.82 is: 160.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.54 : 314.22 = 106.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.54/314.22 = 106.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.54x = 314.22 × 106.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.54x = 33,564.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,564.98/209.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.18

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