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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.12, 313.61 and 79.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.12, 313.61 and 79.11 is: 118.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.12 : 313.61 = 79.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.12/313.61 = 79.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.12x = 313.61 × 79.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.12x = 24,809.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,809.29/209.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.64

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