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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.40, 312.66 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.40, 312.66 and 184.50 is: 275.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.40 : 312.66 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.40/312.66 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.40x = 312.66 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.40x = 57,685.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,685.77/209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.48

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