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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.34, 313.36 and 187.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.34, 313.36 and 187.33 is: 280.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.34 : 313.36 = 187.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.34/313.36 = 187.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.34x = 313.36 × 187.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.34x = 58,700.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,700.79/209.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.41

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