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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.58, 314.37 and 55.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.58, 314.37 and 55.50 is: 83.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.58 : 314.37 = 55.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.58/314.37 = 55.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.58x = 314.37 × 55.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.58x = 17,448.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,448.80/209.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.26

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