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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.88, 314.91 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.88, 314.91 and 113.76 is: 170.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.88 : 314.91 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.88/314.91 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.88x = 314.91 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.88x = 35,824.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,824.16/209.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.69

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