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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.27, 313.86 and 141.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.27, 313.86 and 141.21 is: 211.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.27 : 313.86 = 141.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.27/313.86 = 141.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.27x = 313.86 × 141.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.27x = 44,320.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,320.17/209.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.78

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