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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.33, 313.70 and 183.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.33, 313.70 and 183.59 is: 275.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.33 : 313.70 = 183.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.33/313.70 = 183.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.33x = 313.70 × 183.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.33x = 57,591.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,591.27/209.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.12

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