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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.03, 313.50 and 62.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.03, 313.50 and 62.78 is: 94.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.03 : 313.50 = 62.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.03/313.50 = 62.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.03x = 313.50 × 62.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.03x = 19,681.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,681.53/209.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.16

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