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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.25, 313.35 and 116.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.25, 313.35 and 116.47 is: 174.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.25 : 313.35 = 116.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.25/313.35 = 116.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.25x = 313.35 × 116.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.25x = 36,495.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,495.87/209.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.41

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