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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.40, 314.20 and 113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.40, 314.20 and 113.28 is: 169.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.40 : 314.20 = 113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.40/314.20 = 113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.40x = 314.20 × 113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.40x = 35,592.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,592.58/209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.97

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