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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.87, 314.68 and 100.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.87, 314.68 and 100.13 is: 150.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.87 : 314.68 = 100.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.87/314.68 = 100.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.87x = 314.68 × 100.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.87x = 31,507.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,507.88/209.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.13

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