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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.79, 314.78 and 141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.79, 314.78 and 141.30 is: 212.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.79 : 314.78 = 141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.79/314.78 = 141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.79x = 314.78 × 141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.79x = 44,477.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,477.71/209.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.01

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