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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.69, 314.30 and 94.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.69, 314.30 and 94.20 is: 141.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.69 : 314.30 = 94.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.69/314.30 = 94.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.69x = 314.30 × 94.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.69x = 29,607.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,607.30/209.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.19

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