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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.81, 314.44 and 107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.81, 314.44 and 107.12 is: 160.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.81 : 314.44 = 107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.81/314.44 = 107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.81x = 314.44 × 107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.81x = 33,683.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,683.33/209.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.54

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