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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.30, 313.99 and 118.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.30, 313.99 and 118.02 is: 177.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.30 : 313.99 = 118.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.30/313.99 = 118.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.30x = 313.99 × 118.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.30x = 37,057.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,057.10/209.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.05

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