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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.62, 314.16 and 101.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.62, 314.16 and 101.22 is: 151.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.62 : 314.16 = 101.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.62/314.16 = 101.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.62x = 314.16 × 101.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.62x = 31,799.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,799.28/209.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.70

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