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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.96, 314.78 and 141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.96, 314.78 and 141.28 is: 211.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.96 : 314.78 = 141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.96/314.78 = 141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.96x = 314.78 × 141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.96x = 44,472.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,472.12/209.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.81

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