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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.84, 315.02 and 181.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.84, 315.02 and 181.14 is: 271.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.84 : 315.02 = 181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.84/315.02 = 181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.84x = 315.02 × 181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.84x = 57,062.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,062.72/209.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.93

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