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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.91, 314.76 and 105.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.91, 314.76 and 105.87 is: 158.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.91 : 314.76 = 105.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.91/314.76 = 105.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.91x = 314.76 × 105.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.91x = 33,323.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,323.64/209.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.75

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