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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.84, 316 and 183.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.84, 316 and 183.10 is: 275.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.84 : 316 = 183.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.84/316 = 183.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.84x = 316 × 183.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.84x = 57,859.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,859.60/209.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.73

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