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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.59, 314.11 and 118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.59, 314.11 and 118.24 is: 177.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.59 : 314.11 = 118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.59/314.11 = 118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.59x = 314.11 × 118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.59x = 37,140.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,140.37/209.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.20

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