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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.52, 313.74 and 186.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.52, 313.74 and 186.30 is: 278.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.52 : 313.74 = 186.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.52/313.74 = 186.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.52x = 313.74 × 186.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.52x = 58,449.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,449.76/209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.97

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