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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.38, 313.60 and 117.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.38, 313.60 and 117.88 is: 176.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.38 : 313.60 = 117.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.38/313.60 = 117.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.38x = 313.60 × 117.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.38x = 36,967.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,967.17/209.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.56

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