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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.26, 314.07 and 113.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.26, 314.07 and 113.14 is: 169.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.26 : 314.07 = 113.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.26/314.07 = 113.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.26x = 314.07 × 113.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.26x = 35,533.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,533.88/209.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.81

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