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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.52, 314.16 and 94.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.52, 314.16 and 94.02 is: 140.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.52 : 314.16 = 94.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.52/314.16 = 94.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.52x = 314.16 × 94.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.52x = 29,537.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,537.32/209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.98

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