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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.69, 315.17 and 141.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.69, 315.17 and 141.65 is: 212.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.69 : 315.17 = 141.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.69/315.17 = 141.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.69x = 315.17 × 141.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.69x = 44,643.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,643.91/209.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.90

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