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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.16, 312.08 and 185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.16, 312.08 and 185.94 is: 277.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.16 : 312.08 = 185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.16/312.08 = 185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.16x = 312.08 × 185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.16x = 58,027.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,027.23/209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.43

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