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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.75, 314.35 and 107.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.75, 314.35 and 107.08 is: 160.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.75 : 314.35 = 107.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.75/314.35 = 107.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.75x = 314.35 × 107.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.75x = 33,659.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,659.54/209.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.48

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