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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.30, 314.02 and 79.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.30, 314.02 and 79.30 is: 118.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.30 : 314.02 = 79.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.30/314.02 = 79.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.30x = 314.02 × 79.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.30x = 24,901.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,901.79/209.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.98

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