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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.39, 314.12 and 118.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.39, 314.12 and 118.67 is: 178.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.39 : 314.12 = 118.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.39/314.12 = 118.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.39x = 314.12 × 118.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.39x = 37,277.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,277.70/209.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.03

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