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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.42, 313.67 and 113.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.42, 313.67 and 113.02 is: 169.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.42 : 313.67 = 113.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.42/313.67 = 113.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.42x = 313.67 × 113.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.42x = 35,450.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,450.98/209.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.28

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