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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.46, 313.88 and 183.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.46, 313.88 and 183.72 is: 275.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.46 : 313.88 = 183.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.46/313.88 = 183.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.46x = 313.88 × 183.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.46x = 57,664.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,664.92/209.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.31

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