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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.74, 314.62 and 118.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.74, 314.62 and 118.52 is: 177.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.74 : 314.62 = 118.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.74/314.62 = 118.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.74x = 314.62 × 118.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.74x = 37,288.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,288.76/209.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.79

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