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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.84, 314.64 and 185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.84, 314.64 and 185.52 is: 278.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.84 : 314.64 = 185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.84/314.64 = 185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.84x = 314.64 × 185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.84x = 58,371.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,371.58/209.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.18

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