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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209, 313.38 and 185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209, 313.38 and 185 is: 277.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209 : 313.38 = 185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209/313.38 = 185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209x = 313.38 × 185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209x = 57,975.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,975.30/209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.39

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