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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.44, 312.48 and 187.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.44, 312.48 and 187.41 is: 279.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.44 : 312.48 = 187.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.44/312.48 = 187.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.44x = 312.48 × 187.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.44x = 58,563.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,563.58/209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.63

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