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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.32, 313.67 and 117.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.32, 313.67 and 117.99 is: 176.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.32 : 313.67 = 117.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.32/313.67 = 117.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.32x = 313.67 × 117.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.32x = 37,010.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,010.22/209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.81

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