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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.65, 314.46 and 101.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.65, 314.46 and 101.41 is: 152.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.65 : 314.46 = 101.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.65/314.46 = 101.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.65x = 314.46 × 101.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.65x = 31,889.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,889.39/209.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.11

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