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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.96, 313.10 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.96, 313.10 and 186.54 is: 279.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.96 : 313.10 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.96/313.10 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.96x = 313.10 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.96x = 58,405.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,405.67/208.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.51

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