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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.60, 313.80 and 185.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.60, 313.80 and 185.60 is: 277.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.60 : 313.80 = 185.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.60/313.80 = 185.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.60x = 313.80 × 185.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.60x = 58,241.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,241.28/209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.87

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