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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.46, 313.66 and 118.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.46, 313.66 and 118.05 is: 176.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.46 : 313.66 = 118.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.46/313.66 = 118.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.46x = 313.66 × 118.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.46x = 37,027.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,027.56/209.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.78

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