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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.98, 314.56 and 118.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.98, 314.56 and 118.40 is: 177.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.98 : 314.56 = 118.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.98/314.56 = 118.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.98x = 314.56 × 118.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.98x = 37,243.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,243.90/209.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.37

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