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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.39, 314.08 and 141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.39, 314.08 and 141.04 is: 211.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.39 : 314.08 = 141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.39/314.08 = 141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.39x = 314.08 × 141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.39x = 44,297.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,297.88/209.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.56

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