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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.65, 314.56 and 106.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.65, 314.56 and 106.99 is: 160.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.65 : 314.56 = 106.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.65/314.56 = 106.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.65x = 314.56 × 106.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.65x = 33,652.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,652.67/209.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.52

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