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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.46, 314.37 and 113.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.46, 314.37 and 113.34 is: 170.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.46 : 314.37 = 113.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.46/314.37 = 113.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.46x = 314.37 × 113.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.46x = 35,630.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,630.70/209.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.11

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