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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.73, 314.62 and 55.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.73, 314.62 and 55.66 is: 83.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.73 : 314.62 = 55.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.73/314.62 = 55.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.73x = 314.62 × 55.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.73x = 17,511.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,511.87/209.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.50

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