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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.85, 314.75 and 141.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.85, 314.75 and 141.81 is: 212.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.85 : 314.75 = 141.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.85/314.75 = 141.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.85x = 314.75 × 141.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.85x = 44,632.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,632.81/209.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.69

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