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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.87, 314.80 and 185.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.87, 314.80 and 185.78 is: 278.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.87 : 314.80 = 185.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.87/314.80 = 185.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.87x = 314.80 × 185.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.87x = 58,481.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,481.97/209.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.66

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