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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.03, 313.55 and 54.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.03, 313.55 and 54.96 is: 82.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.03 : 313.55 = 54.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.03/313.55 = 54.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.03x = 313.55 × 54.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.03x = 17,232.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,232.43/209.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.44

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