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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.27, 314.21 and 186.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.27, 314.21 and 186.53 is: 280.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.27 : 314.21 = 186.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.27/314.21 = 186.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.27x = 314.21 × 186.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.27x = 58,608.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,608.49/209.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.06

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