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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.93, 314.96 and 132.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.93, 314.96 and 132.03 is: 198.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.93 : 314.96 = 132.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.93/314.96 = 132.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.93x = 314.96 × 132.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.93x = 41,583.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,583.51/209.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.09

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