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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.15, 313.73 and 55.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.15, 313.73 and 55.08 is: 82.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.15 : 313.73 = 55.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.15/313.73 = 55.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.15x = 313.73 × 55.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.15x = 17,280.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,280.18/209.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.62

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