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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.77, 314.73 and 100.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.77, 314.73 and 100.12 is: 150.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.77 : 314.73 = 100.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.77/314.73 = 100.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.77x = 314.73 × 100.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.77x = 31,510.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,510.36/209.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.21

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