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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.75, 314.76 and 81.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.75, 314.76 and 81.50 is: 122.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.75 : 314.76 = 81.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.75/314.76 = 81.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.75x = 314.76 × 81.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.75x = 25,652.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,652.94/209.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.30

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