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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.37, 313.76 and 117.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.37, 313.76 and 117.93 is: 176.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.37 : 313.76 = 117.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.37/313.76 = 117.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.37x = 313.76 × 117.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.37x = 37,001.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,001.13/209.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.73

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