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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.04, 312 and 184.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.04, 312 and 184.74 is: 275.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.04 : 312 = 184.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.04/312 = 184.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.04x = 312 × 184.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.04x = 57,638.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,638.88/209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.73

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