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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.97, 314.69 and 94.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.97, 314.69 and 94.29 is: 141.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.97 : 314.69 = 94.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.97/314.69 = 94.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.97x = 314.69 × 94.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.97x = 29,671.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,671.35/209.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.31

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