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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.97, 314.94 and 141.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.97, 314.94 and 141.93 is: 212.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.97 : 314.94 = 141.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.97/314.94 = 141.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.97x = 314.94 × 141.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.97x = 44,698.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,698.72/209.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.88

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