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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.58, 314.38 and 79.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.58, 314.38 and 79.57 is: 119.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.58 : 314.38 = 79.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.58/314.38 = 79.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.58x = 314.38 × 79.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.58x = 25,013.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,013.25/209.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.35

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