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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.95, 314.71 and 94.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.95, 314.71 and 94.42 is: 141.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.95 : 314.71 = 94.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.95/314.71 = 94.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.95x = 314.71 × 94.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.95x = 29,714.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,714.92/209.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.53

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