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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.01, 313.42 and 79.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.01, 313.42 and 79.01 is: 118.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.01 : 313.42 = 79.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.01/313.42 = 79.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.01x = 313.42 × 79.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.01x = 24,762.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,762.87/209.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.47

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