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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.19, 313.48 and 117.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.19, 313.48 and 117.76 is: 176.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.19 : 313.48 = 117.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.19/313.48 = 117.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.19x = 313.48 × 117.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.19x = 36,914.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,914.82/209.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.47

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