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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.83, 314.44 and 184.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.83, 314.44 and 184.09 is: 275.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.83 : 314.44 = 184.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.83/314.44 = 184.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.83x = 314.44 × 184.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.83x = 57,885.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,885.26/209.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.87

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