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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.60, 314.26 and 106.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.60, 314.26 and 106.76 is: 160.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.60 : 314.26 = 106.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.60/314.26 = 106.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.60x = 314.26 × 106.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.60x = 33,550.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,550.40/209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.07

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