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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.68, 314.56 and 107.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.68, 314.56 and 107.02 is: 160.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.68 : 314.56 = 107.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.68/314.56 = 107.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.68x = 314.56 × 107.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.68x = 33,664.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,664.21/209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.55

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