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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.04, 313.67 and 85.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.04, 313.67 and 85.71 is: 128.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.04 : 313.67 = 85.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.04/313.67 = 85.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.04x = 313.67 × 85.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.04x = 26,883.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,883.09/209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.61

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