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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.49, 314.51 and 177.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.49, 314.51 and 177.63 is: 266.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.49 : 314.51 = 177.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.49/314.51 = 177.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.49x = 314.51 × 177.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.49x = 55,865.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,865.52/209.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.67

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