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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.72, 314.85 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.72, 314.85 and 132.44 is: 198.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.72 : 314.85 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.72/314.85 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.72x = 314.85 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.72x = 41,697.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,697.16/209.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.83

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