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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.92, 313.50 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.92, 313.50 and 186.18 is: 279.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.92 : 313.50 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.92/313.50 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.92x = 313.50 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.92x = 58,367.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,367.43/208.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.38

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