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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.50, 314.39 and 81.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.50, 314.39 and 81.25 is: 121.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.50 : 314.39 = 81.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.50/314.39 = 81.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.50x = 314.39 × 81.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.50x = 25,544.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,544.19/209.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.93

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