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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.48, 314.26 and 118.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.48, 314.26 and 118.12 is: 177.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.48 : 314.26 = 118.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.48/314.26 = 118.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.48x = 314.26 × 118.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.48x = 37,120.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,120.39/209.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.20

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