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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.55, 314.43 and 118.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.55, 314.43 and 118.29 is: 177.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.55 : 314.43 = 118.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.55/314.43 = 118.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.55x = 314.43 × 118.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.55x = 37,193.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,193.92/209.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.49

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