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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.04, 312 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.04, 312 and 181.68 is: 271.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.04 : 312 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.04/312 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.04x = 312 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.04x = 56,684.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,684.16/209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.16

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