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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.67, 314.19 and 141.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.67, 314.19 and 141.13 is: 211.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.67 : 314.19 = 141.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.67/314.19 = 141.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.67x = 314.19 × 141.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.67x = 44,341.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,341.63/209.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.48

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