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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.50, 314.30 and 113.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.50, 314.30 and 113.38 is: 170.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.50 : 314.30 = 113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.50/314.30 = 113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.50x = 314.30 × 113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.50x = 35,635.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,635.33/209.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.10

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