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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.25, 313.70 and 187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.25, 313.70 and 187.52 is: 281.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.25 : 313.70 = 187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.25/313.70 = 187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.25x = 313.70 × 187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.25x = 58,822.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,822.52/209.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.11

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