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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.36, 314.16 and 79.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.36, 314.16 and 79.34 is: 119.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.36 : 314.16 = 79.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.36/314.16 = 79.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.36x = 314.16 × 79.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.36x = 24,925.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,925.45/209.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.06

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