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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.09, 313.43 and 117.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.09, 313.43 and 117.59 is: 176.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.09 : 313.43 = 117.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.09/313.43 = 117.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.09x = 313.43 × 117.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.09x = 36,856.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,856.23/209.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.27

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