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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.44, 313.69 and 118.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.44, 313.69 and 118.02 is: 176.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.44 : 313.69 = 118.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.44/313.69 = 118.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.44x = 313.69 × 118.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.44x = 37,021.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,021.69/209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.77

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