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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.96, 314.79 and 100.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.96, 314.79 and 100.18 is: 150.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.96 : 314.79 = 100.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.96/314.79 = 100.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.96x = 314.79 × 100.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.96x = 31,535.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,535.68/209.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.20

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