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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.14, 313.80 and 118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.14, 313.80 and 118 is: 177.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.14 : 313.80 = 118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.14/313.80 = 118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.14x = 313.80 × 118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.14x = 37,028.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,028.40/209.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.05

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