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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.76, 314.50 and 81.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.76, 314.50 and 81.48 is: 122.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.76 : 314.50 = 81.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.76/314.50 = 81.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.76x = 314.50 × 81.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.76x = 25,625.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,625.46/209.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.17

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