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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.99, 314.97 and 101.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.99, 314.97 and 101.45 is: 152.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.99 : 314.97 = 101.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.99/314.97 = 101.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.99x = 314.97 × 101.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.99x = 31,953.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,953.71/209.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.17

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