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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.53, 314.26 and 55.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.53, 314.26 and 55.46 is: 83.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.53 : 314.26 = 55.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.53/314.26 = 55.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.53x = 314.26 × 55.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.53x = 17,428.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,428.86/209.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.18

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