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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.88, 314.54 and 107.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.88, 314.54 and 107.22 is: 160.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.88 : 314.54 = 107.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.88/314.54 = 107.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.88x = 314.54 × 107.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.88x = 33,724.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,724.98/209.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.69

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