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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.65, 314.52 and 101.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.65, 314.52 and 101.53 is: 152.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.65 : 314.52 = 101.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.65/314.52 = 101.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.65x = 314.52 × 101.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.65x = 31,933.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,933.22/209.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.32

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