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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.79, 314.90 and 113.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.79, 314.90 and 113.67 is: 170.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.79 : 314.90 = 113.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.79/314.90 = 113.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.79x = 314.90 × 113.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.79x = 35,794.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,794.11/209.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.62

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