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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.67, 314.02 and 101.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.67, 314.02 and 101.43 is: 151.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.67 : 314.02 = 101.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.67/314.02 = 101.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.67x = 314.02 × 101.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.67x = 31,851.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,851.05/209.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.91

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