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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.53, 313.92 and 118.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.53, 313.92 and 118.07 is: 176.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.53 : 313.92 = 118.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.53/313.92 = 118.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.53x = 313.92 × 118.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.53x = 37,064.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,064.53/209.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.90

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