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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.57, 313.95 and 106.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.57, 313.95 and 106.73 is: 159.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.57 : 313.95 = 106.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.57/313.95 = 106.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.57x = 313.95 × 106.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.57x = 33,507.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,507.88/209.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.89

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