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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.70, 314.54 and 100.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.70, 314.54 and 100.09 is: 150.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.70 : 314.54 = 100.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.70/314.54 = 100.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.70x = 314.54 × 100.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.70x = 31,482.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,482.31/209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.13

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