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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.84, 315.27 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.84, 315.27 and 183.42 is: 275.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.84 : 315.27 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.84/315.27 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.84x = 315.27 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.84x = 57,826.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,826.82/209.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.58

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