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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.59, 314.38 and 55.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.59, 314.38 and 55.51 is: 83.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.59 : 314.38 = 55.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.59/314.38 = 55.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.59x = 314.38 × 55.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.59x = 17,451.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,451.23/209.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.26

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