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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.76, 314.49 and 106.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.76, 314.49 and 106.98 is: 160.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.76 : 314.49 = 106.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.76/314.49 = 106.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.76x = 314.49 × 106.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.76x = 33,644.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,644.14/209.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.39

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