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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.96, 314.94 and 117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.96, 314.94 and 117.44 is: 176.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.96 : 314.94 = 117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.96/314.94 = 117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.96x = 314.94 × 117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.96x = 36,986.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,986.55/209.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.16

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