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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.54, 314.43 and 118.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.54, 314.43 and 118.34 is: 177.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.54 : 314.43 = 118.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.54/314.43 = 118.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.54x = 314.43 × 118.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.54x = 37,209.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,209.65/209.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.58

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