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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.38, 314.16 and 113.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.38, 314.16 and 113.26 is: 169.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.38 : 314.16 = 113.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.38/314.16 = 113.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.38x = 314.16 × 113.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.38x = 35,581.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,581.76/209.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.94

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