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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.93, 314.49 and 104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.93, 314.49 and 104.24 is: 156.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.93 : 314.49 = 104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.93/314.49 = 104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.93x = 314.49 × 104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.93x = 32,783.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,783.22/209.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.16

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