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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.22, 313.62 and 79.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.22, 313.62 and 79.12 is: 118.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.22 : 313.62 = 79.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.22/313.62 = 79.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.22x = 313.62 × 79.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.22x = 24,813.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,813.61/209.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.60

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