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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.08, 313.62 and 117.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.08, 313.62 and 117.71 is: 176.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.08 : 313.62 = 117.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.08/313.62 = 117.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.08x = 313.62 × 117.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.08x = 36,914.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,914.05/209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.56

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