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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.30, 313.98 and 113.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.30, 313.98 and 113.18 is: 169.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.30 : 313.98 = 113.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.30/313.98 = 113.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.30x = 313.98 × 113.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.30x = 35,536.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,536.26/209.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.79

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