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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.72, 314.19 and 118.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.72, 314.19 and 118.49 is: 177.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.72 : 314.19 = 118.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.72/314.19 = 118.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.72x = 314.19 × 118.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.72x = 37,226.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,226.80/209.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.51

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