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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.58, 313.72 and 132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.58, 313.72 and 132.28 is: 198.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.58 : 313.72 = 132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.58/313.72 = 132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.58x = 313.72 × 132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.58x = 41,498.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,498.88/209.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.01

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