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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.27, 313.61 and 79.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.27, 313.61 and 79.13 is: 118.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.27 : 313.61 = 79.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.27/313.61 = 79.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.27x = 313.61 × 79.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.27x = 24,816.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,816.94/209.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.59

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