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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.08, 314.16 and 185.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.08, 314.16 and 185.32 is: 278.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.08 : 314.16 = 185.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.08/314.16 = 185.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.08x = 314.16 × 185.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.08x = 58,220.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,220.13/209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.46

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