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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.41, 313.90 and 118.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.41, 313.90 and 118.01 is: 176.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.41 : 313.90 = 118.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.41/313.90 = 118.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.41x = 313.90 × 118.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.41x = 37,043.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,043.34/209.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.89

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