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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.50, 314.26 and 79.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.50, 314.26 and 79.47 is: 119.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.50 : 314.26 = 79.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.50/314.26 = 79.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.50x = 314.26 × 79.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.50x = 24,974.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,974.04/209.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.21

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