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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.91, 314.47 and 118.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.91, 314.47 and 118.67 is: 177.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.91 : 314.47 = 118.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.91/314.47 = 118.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.91x = 314.47 × 118.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.91x = 37,318.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,318.64/209.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.78

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