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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.70, 314.22 and 101.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.70, 314.22 and 101.58 is: 152.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.70 : 314.22 = 101.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.70/314.22 = 101.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.70x = 314.22 × 101.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.70x = 31,918.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,918.47/209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.21

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