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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.62, 314.89 and 182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.62, 314.89 and 182.28 is: 273.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.62 : 314.89 = 182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.62/314.89 = 182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.62x = 314.89 × 182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.62x = 57,398.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,398.87/209.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.82

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