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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.48, 312.60 and 185.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.48, 312.60 and 185.18 is: 276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.48 : 312.60 = 185.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.48/312.60 = 185.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.48x = 312.60 × 185.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.48x = 57,887.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,887.27/209.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.34

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