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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.89, 313.40 and 186.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.89, 313.40 and 186.22 is: 279.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.89 : 313.40 = 186.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.89/313.40 = 186.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.89x = 313.40 × 186.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.89x = 58,361.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,361.35/208.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.39

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