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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.08, 312.81 and 183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.08, 312.81 and 183.16 is: 274.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.08 : 312.81 = 183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.08/312.81 = 183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.08x = 312.81 × 183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.08x = 57,294.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,294.28/209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.03

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