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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.93, 314.46 and 118.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.93, 314.46 and 118.53 is: 177.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.93 : 314.46 = 118.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.93/314.46 = 118.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.93x = 314.46 × 118.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.93x = 37,272.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,272.94/209.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.55

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