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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.88, 314.56 and 145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.88, 314.56 and 145.24 is: 217.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.88 : 314.56 = 145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.88/314.56 = 145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.88x = 314.56 × 145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.88x = 45,686.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,686.69/209.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.68

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