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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.45, 314.28 and 179.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.45, 314.28 and 179.48 is: 269.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.45 : 314.28 = 179.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.45/314.28 = 179.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.45x = 314.28 × 179.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.45x = 56,407.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,407.76/209.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.31

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