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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.52, 314 and 117.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.52, 314 and 117.06 is: 175.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.52 : 314 = 117.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.52/314 = 117.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.52x = 314 × 117.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.52x = 36,756.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,756.84/209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.43

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