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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.84, 314.92 and 94.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.84, 314.92 and 94.24 is: 141.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.84 : 314.92 = 94.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.84/314.92 = 94.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.84x = 314.92 × 94.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.84x = 29,678.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,678.06/209.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.43

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