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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.67, 314.69 and 101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.67, 314.69 and 101.55 is: 152.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.67 : 314.69 = 101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.67/314.69 = 101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.67x = 314.69 × 101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.67x = 31,956.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,956.26/209.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.41

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