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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.41, 313.19 and 186.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.41, 313.19 and 186.42 is: 278.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.41 : 313.19 = 186.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.41/313.19 = 186.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.41x = 313.19 × 186.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.41x = 58,386.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,386.87/209.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.81

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