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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.95, 314.93 and 177.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.95, 314.93 and 177.14 is: 265.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.95 : 314.93 = 177.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.95/314.93 = 177.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.95x = 314.93 × 177.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.95x = 55,787.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,787.93/209.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.72

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