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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.60, 314.43 and 106.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.60, 314.43 and 106.89 is: 160.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.60 : 314.43 = 106.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.60/314.43 = 106.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.60x = 314.43 × 106.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.60x = 33,609.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,609.02/209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.35

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