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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.39, 314.04 and 55.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.39, 314.04 and 55.31 is: 82.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.39 : 314.04 = 55.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.39/314.04 = 55.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.39x = 314.04 × 55.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.39x = 17,367.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,367.98/209.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.95

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