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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.77, 314.44 and 113.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.77, 314.44 and 113.38 is: 169.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.77 : 314.44 = 113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.77/314.44 = 113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.77x = 314.44 × 113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.77x = 35,651.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,651.21/209.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.95

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