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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.18, 313.88 and 117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.18, 313.88 and 117.92 is: 176.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.18 : 313.88 = 117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.18/313.88 = 117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.18x = 313.88 × 117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.18x = 37,012.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,012.92/209.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.94

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