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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.60, 314 and 118.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.60, 314 and 118.36 is: 177.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.60 : 314 = 118.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.60/314 = 118.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.60x = 314 × 118.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.60x = 37,165.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,165.04/209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.31

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