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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.91, 314.63 and 104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.91, 314.63 and 104.32 is: 156.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.91 : 314.63 = 104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.91/314.63 = 104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.91x = 314.63 × 104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.91x = 32,823.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,823.09/209.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.36

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