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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.76, 314.28 and 118.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.76, 314.28 and 118.23 is: 177.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.76 : 314.28 = 118.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.76/314.28 = 118.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.76x = 314.28 × 118.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.76x = 37,157.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,157.32/209.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.14

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