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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.45, 314.07 and 118.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.45, 314.07 and 118.12 is: 177.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.45 : 314.07 = 118.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.45/314.07 = 118.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.45x = 314.07 × 118.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.45x = 37,097.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,097.95/209.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.12

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