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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.02, 287.78 and 183.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.02, 287.78 and 183.14 is: 252.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.02 : 287.78 = 183.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.02/287.78 = 183.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.02x = 287.78 × 183.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.02x = 52,704.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,704.03/209.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.15

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