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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.37, 314.06 and 55.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.37, 314.06 and 55.30 is: 82.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.37 : 314.06 = 55.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.37/314.06 = 55.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.37x = 314.06 × 55.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.37x = 17,367.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,367.52/209.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.95

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