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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.42, 314.11 and 55.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.42, 314.11 and 55.34 is: 83.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.42 : 314.11 = 55.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.42/314.11 = 55.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.42x = 314.11 × 55.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.42x = 17,382.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,382.57/209.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.00

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