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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.66, 314.28 and 113.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.66, 314.28 and 113.54 is: 170.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.66 : 314.28 = 113.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.66/314.28 = 113.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.66x = 314.28 × 113.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.66x = 35,683.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,683.35/209.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.20

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