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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.99, 314.08 and 179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.99, 314.08 and 179.92 is: 269.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.99 : 314.08 = 179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.99/314.08 = 179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.99x = 314.08 × 179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.99x = 56,509.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,509.22/209.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.10

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