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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.70, 314.19 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.70, 314.19 and 118.44 is: 177.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.70 : 314.19 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.70/314.19 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.70x = 314.19 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.70x = 37,212.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,212.66/209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.46

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