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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.62, 314.13 and 118.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.62, 314.13 and 118.18 is: 177.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.62 : 314.13 = 118.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.62/314.13 = 118.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.62x = 314.13 × 118.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.62x = 37,123.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,123.88/209.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.10

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