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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.69, 314.51 and 129.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.69, 314.51 and 129.03 is: 193.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.69 : 314.51 = 129.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.69/314.51 = 129.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.69x = 314.51 × 129.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.69x = 40,580.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,580.58/209.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.53

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