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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.91, 314.68 and 107.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.91, 314.68 and 107.32 is: 160.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.91 : 314.68 = 107.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.91/314.68 = 107.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.91x = 314.68 × 107.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.91x = 33,772.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,772.24/209.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.89

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