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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.84, 314.52 and 101.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.84, 314.52 and 101.68 is: 152.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.84 : 314.52 = 101.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.84/314.52 = 101.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.84x = 314.52 × 101.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.84x = 31,980.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,980.39/209.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.40

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