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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.99, 315.09 and 101.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.99, 315.09 and 101.86 is: 152.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.99 : 315.09 = 101.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.99/315.09 = 101.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.99x = 315.09 × 101.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.99x = 32,094.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,094.28/209.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.84

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