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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.73, 314.33 and 107.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.73, 314.33 and 107.04 is: 160.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.73 : 314.33 = 107.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.73/314.33 = 107.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.73x = 314.33 × 107.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.73x = 33,645.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,645.35/209.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.42

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