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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.17, 313.80 and 79.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.17, 313.80 and 79.21 is: 118.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.17 : 313.80 = 79.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.17/313.80 = 79.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.17x = 313.80 × 79.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.17x = 24,856.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,856.10/209.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.83

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