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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.84, 314.60 and 118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.84, 314.60 and 118.32 is: 177.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.84 : 314.60 = 118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.84/314.60 = 118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.84x = 314.60 × 118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.84x = 37,223.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,223.47/209.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.39

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