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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.57, 314.43 and 94.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.57, 314.43 and 94.10 is: 141.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.57 : 314.43 = 94.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.57/314.43 = 94.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.57x = 314.43 × 94.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.57x = 29,585.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,585.82/209.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.17

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