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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.05, 314.19 and 186.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.05, 314.19 and 186.58 is: 280.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.05 : 314.19 = 186.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.05/314.19 = 186.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.05x = 314.19 × 186.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.05x = 58,621.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,621.57/209.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.42

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