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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.52, 313.90 and 117.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.52, 313.90 and 117.99 is: 176.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.52 : 313.90 = 117.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.52/313.90 = 117.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.52x = 313.90 × 117.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.52x = 37,036.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,036.77/209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.77

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