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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.52, 314.19 and 79.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.52, 314.19 and 79.50 is: 119.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.52 : 314.19 = 79.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.52/314.19 = 79.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.52x = 314.19 × 79.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.52x = 24,976.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,976.14/209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.21

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