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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.72, 314.76 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.72, 314.76 and 187.04 is: 280.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.72 : 314.76 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.72/314.76 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.72x = 314.76 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.72x = 58,872.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,872.71/209.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.72

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