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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.42, 314.10 and 118.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.42, 314.10 and 118.10 is: 177.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.42 : 314.10 = 118.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.42/314.10 = 118.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.42x = 314.10 × 118.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.42x = 37,095.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,095.21/209.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.13

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