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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.18, 313.44 and 186.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.18, 313.44 and 186.09 is: 278.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.18 : 313.44 = 186.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.18/313.44 = 186.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.18x = 313.44 × 186.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.18x = 58,328.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,328.05/209.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.85

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