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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.86, 314.79 and 101.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.86, 314.79 and 101.63 is: 152.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.86 : 314.79 = 101.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.86/314.79 = 101.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.86x = 314.79 × 101.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.86x = 31,990.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,990.91/209.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.44

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