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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.13, 313.56 and 113.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.13, 313.56 and 113.01 is: 169.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.13 : 313.56 = 113.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.13/313.56 = 113.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.13x = 313.56 × 113.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.13x = 35,435.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,435.42/209.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.44

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