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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.64, 314.72 and 118.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.64, 314.72 and 118.41 is: 177.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.64 : 314.72 = 118.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.64/314.72 = 118.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.64x = 314.72 × 118.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.64x = 37,264.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,264.95/209.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.75

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