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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.99, 314.69 and 132.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.99, 314.69 and 132.77 is: 198.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.99 : 314.69 = 132.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.99/314.69 = 132.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.99x = 314.69 × 132.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.99x = 41,781.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,781.51/209.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.97

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