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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.52, 314.64 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.52, 314.64 and 184.32 is: 276.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.52 : 314.64 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.52/314.64 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.52x = 314.64 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.52x = 57,994.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,994.44/209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.80

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