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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.81, 314.76 and 101.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.81, 314.76 and 101.59 is: 152.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.81 : 314.76 = 101.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.81/314.76 = 101.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.81x = 314.76 × 101.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.81x = 31,976.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,976.47/209.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.41

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