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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.69, 314.23 and 118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.69, 314.23 and 118.26 is: 177.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.69 : 314.23 = 118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.69/314.23 = 118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.69x = 314.23 × 118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.69x = 37,160.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,160.25/209.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.22

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