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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.50, 313.59 and 187.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.50, 313.59 and 187.49 is: 280.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.50 : 313.59 = 187.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.50/313.59 = 187.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.50x = 313.59 × 187.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.50x = 58,794.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,794.01/209.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.65

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