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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.04, 313.20 and 182.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.04, 313.20 and 182.04 is: 272.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.04 : 313.20 = 182.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.04/313.20 = 182.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.04x = 313.20 × 182.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.04x = 57,014.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,014.93/209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.75

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