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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.57, 314 and 118.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.57, 314 and 118.21 is: 177.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.57 : 314 = 118.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.57/314 = 118.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.57x = 314 × 118.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.57x = 37,117.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,117.94/209.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.11

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