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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.55, 314.33 and 186.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.55, 314.33 and 186.87 is: 280.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.55 : 314.33 = 186.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.55/314.33 = 186.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.55x = 314.33 × 186.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.55x = 58,737.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,737.91/209.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.31

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