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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.60, 314.40 and 99.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.60, 314.40 and 99.92 is: 149.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.60 : 314.40 = 99.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.60/314.40 = 99.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.60x = 314.40 × 99.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.60x = 31,414.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,414.60/209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.88

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