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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.55, 314.92 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.55, 314.92 and 141.48 is: 212.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.55 : 314.92 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.55/314.92 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.55x = 314.92 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.55x = 44,555.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,555.06/209.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.62

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