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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.28, 289.03 and 186.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.28, 289.03 and 186.37 is: 257.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.28 : 289.03 = 186.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.28/289.03 = 186.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.28x = 289.03 × 186.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.28x = 53,866.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,866.52/209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.39

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