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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.29, 313.80 and 79.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.29, 313.80 and 79.27 is: 118.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.29 : 313.80 = 79.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.29/313.80 = 79.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.29x = 313.80 × 79.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.29x = 24,874.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,874.93/209.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.85

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