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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.84, 313 and 187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.84, 313 and 187.28 is: 279.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.84 : 313 = 187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.84/313 = 187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.84x = 313 × 187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.84x = 58,618.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,618.64/209.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.35

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