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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.57, 314.33 and 94.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.57, 314.33 and 94.02 is: 141.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.57 : 314.33 = 94.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.57/314.33 = 94.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.57x = 314.33 × 94.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.57x = 29,553.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,553.31/209.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.02

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