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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.49, 314.30 and 79.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.49, 314.30 and 79.55 is: 119.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.49 : 314.30 = 79.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.49/314.30 = 79.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.49x = 314.30 × 79.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.49x = 25,002.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,002.57/209.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.35

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