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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.21, 313.69 and 118.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.21, 313.69 and 118.01 is: 176.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.21 : 313.69 = 118.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.21/313.69 = 118.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.21x = 313.69 × 118.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.21x = 37,016.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,016.99/209.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.94

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