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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.39, 313.92 and 118.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.39, 313.92 and 118.13 is: 177.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.39 : 313.92 = 118.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.39/313.92 = 118.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.39x = 313.92 × 118.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.39x = 37,081.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,081.80/209.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.10

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