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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.81, 314.51 and 141.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.81, 314.51 and 141.35 is: 211.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.81 : 314.51 = 141.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.81/314.51 = 141.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.81x = 314.51 × 141.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.81x = 44,457.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,457.13/209.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.89

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