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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.86, 315.06 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.86, 315.06 and 132.60 is: 199.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.86 : 315.06 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.86/315.06 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.86x = 315.06 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.86x = 41,777.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,777.64/209.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.08

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