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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.64, 314.50 and 101.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.64, 314.50 and 101.42 is: 152.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.64 : 314.50 = 101.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.64/314.50 = 101.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.64x = 314.50 × 101.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.64x = 31,896.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,896.59/209.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.15

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