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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.87, 314.19 and 141.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.87, 314.19 and 141.15 is: 211.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.87 : 314.19 = 141.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.87/314.19 = 141.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.87x = 314.19 × 141.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.87x = 44,347.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,347.92/209.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.32

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