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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.70, 314.11 and 132.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.70, 314.11 and 132.62 is: 198.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.70 : 314.11 = 132.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.70/314.11 = 132.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.70x = 314.11 × 132.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.70x = 41,658.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,658.31/209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.65

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