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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209, 313.50 and 80.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209, 313.50 and 80.84 is: 121.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209 : 313.50 = 80.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209/313.50 = 80.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209x = 313.50 × 80.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209x = 25,343.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,343.34/209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.26

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