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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.37, 314.19 and 79.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.37, 314.19 and 79.37 is: 119.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.37 : 314.19 = 79.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.37/314.19 = 79.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.37x = 314.19 × 79.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.37x = 24,937.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,937.26/209.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.11

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