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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.86, 314.38 and 118.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.86, 314.38 and 118.28 is: 177.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.86 : 314.38 = 118.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.86/314.38 = 118.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.86x = 314.38 × 118.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.86x = 37,184.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,184.87/209.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.19

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