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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.97, 314.91 and 118.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.97, 314.91 and 118.84 is: 178.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.97 : 314.91 = 118.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.97/314.91 = 118.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.97x = 314.91 × 118.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.97x = 37,423.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,423.90/209.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.23

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