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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.36, 314.16 and 182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.36, 314.16 and 182.32 is: 273.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.36 : 314.16 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.36/314.16 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.36x = 314.16 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.36x = 57,277.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,277.65/209.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.58

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