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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.54, 314.39 and 101.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.54, 314.39 and 101.34 is: 152.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.54 : 314.39 = 101.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.54/314.39 = 101.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.54x = 314.39 × 101.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.54x = 31,860.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,860.54/209.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.05

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