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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.52, 315.34 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.52, 315.34 and 186 is: 279.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.52 : 315.34 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.52/315.34 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.52x = 315.34 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.52x = 58,653.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,653.24/209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.94

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