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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209, 313.55 and 80.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209, 313.55 and 80.75 is: 121.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209 : 313.55 = 80.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209/313.55 = 80.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209x = 313.55 × 80.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209x = 25,319.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,319.16/209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.14

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