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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.62, 314.20 and 179.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.62, 314.20 and 179.09 is: 268.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.62 : 314.20 = 179.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.62/314.20 = 179.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.62x = 314.20 × 179.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.62x = 56,270.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,270.86/209.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.44

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