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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.82, 313.98 and 118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.82, 313.98 and 118.26 is: 176.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.82 : 313.98 = 118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.82/313.98 = 118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.82x = 313.98 × 118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.82x = 37,131.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,131.27/209.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.97

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