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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.07, 313.34 and 186.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.07, 313.34 and 186.03 is: 278.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.07 : 313.34 = 186.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.07/313.34 = 186.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.07x = 313.34 × 186.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.07x = 58,289.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,289.71/209.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.80

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