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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.14, 313.70 and 55.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.14, 313.70 and 55.06 is: 82.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.14 : 313.70 = 55.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.14/313.70 = 55.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.14x = 313.70 × 55.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.14x = 17,272.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,272.05/209.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.59

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