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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.94, 314.37 and 181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.94, 314.37 and 181.02 is: 271.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.94 : 314.37 = 181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.94/314.37 = 181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.94x = 314.37 × 181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.94x = 56,907.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,907.26/209.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.06

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