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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.46, 314.28 and 113.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.46, 314.28 and 113.25 is: 169.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.46 : 314.28 = 113.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.46/314.28 = 113.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.46x = 314.28 × 113.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.46x = 35,592.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,592.21/209.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.92

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