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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.44, 314.10 and 61.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.44, 314.10 and 61.16 is: 91.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.44 : 314.10 = 61.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.44/314.10 = 61.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.44x = 314.10 × 61.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.44x = 19,210.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,210.36/209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.72

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