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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.62, 314.46 and 79.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.62, 314.46 and 79.65 is: 119.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.62 : 314.46 = 79.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.62/314.46 = 79.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.62x = 314.46 × 79.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.62x = 25,046.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,046.74/209.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.49

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