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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.38, 313.98 and 79.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.38, 313.98 and 79.31 is: 118.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.38 : 313.98 = 79.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.38/313.98 = 79.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.38x = 313.98 × 79.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.38x = 24,901.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,901.75/209.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.93

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