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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.75, 314.63 and 95.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.75, 314.63 and 95.75 is: 143.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.75 : 314.63 = 95.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.75/314.63 = 95.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.75x = 314.63 × 95.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.75x = 30,125.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,125.82/209.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.63

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