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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.81, 314.67 and 79.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.81, 314.67 and 79.83 is: 119.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.81 : 314.67 = 79.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.81/314.67 = 79.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.81x = 314.67 × 79.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.81x = 25,119.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,119.12/209.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.72

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