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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.97, 314.99 and 101.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.97, 314.99 and 101.69 is: 152.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.97 : 314.99 = 101.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.97/314.99 = 101.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.97x = 314.99 × 101.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.97x = 32,031.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,031.33/209.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.55

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