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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.25, 313.58 and 178.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.25, 313.58 and 178.24 is: 267.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.25 : 313.58 = 178.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.25/313.58 = 178.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.25x = 313.58 × 178.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.25x = 55,891.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,891.10/209.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.11

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