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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.41, 313.99 and 183.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.41, 313.99 and 183.78 is: 275.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.41 : 313.99 = 183.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.41/313.99 = 183.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.41x = 313.99 × 183.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.41x = 57,704.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,704.62/209.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.56

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