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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.54, 313.67 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.54, 313.67 and 132.24 is: 197.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.54 : 313.67 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.54/313.67 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.54x = 313.67 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.54x = 41,481.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,481.23/209.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.96

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