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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.76, 314.40 and 101.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.76, 314.40 and 101.30 is: 151.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.76 : 314.40 = 101.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.76/314.40 = 101.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.76x = 314.40 × 101.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.76x = 31,848.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,848.72/209.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.83

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