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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.72, 314.18 and 118.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.72, 314.18 and 118.14 is: 176.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.72 : 314.18 = 118.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.72/314.18 = 118.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.72x = 314.18 × 118.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.72x = 37,117.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,117.23/209.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.98

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