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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.71, 314.26 and 183.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.71, 314.26 and 183.97 is: 275.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.71 : 314.26 = 183.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.71/314.26 = 183.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.71x = 314.26 × 183.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.71x = 57,811.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,811.92/209.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.68

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