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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.14, 314.07 and 113.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.14, 314.07 and 113.02 is: 169.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.14 : 314.07 = 113.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.14/314.07 = 113.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.14x = 314.07 × 113.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.14x = 35,496.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,496.19/209.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.72

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