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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.74, 314.87 and 118.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.74, 314.87 and 118.51 is: 177.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.74 : 314.87 = 118.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.74/314.87 = 118.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.74x = 314.87 × 118.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.74x = 37,315.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,315.24/209.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.91

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