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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.56, 314.48 and 113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.56, 314.48 and 113.40 is: 170.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.56 : 314.48 = 113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.56/314.48 = 113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.56x = 314.48 × 113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.56x = 35,662.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,662.03/209.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.18

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