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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.46, 313.86 and 187.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.46, 313.86 and 187.78 is: 281.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.46 : 313.86 = 187.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.46/313.86 = 187.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.46x = 313.86 × 187.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.46x = 58,936.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,936.63/209.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.37

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