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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.34, 314.01 and 182.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.34, 314.01 and 182.61 is: 273.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.34 : 314.01 = 182.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.34/314.01 = 182.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.34x = 314.01 × 182.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.34x = 57,341.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,341.37/209.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.92

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