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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.96, 314.60 and 187.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.96, 314.60 and 187.54 is: 281.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.96 : 314.60 = 187.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.96/314.60 = 187.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.96x = 314.60 × 187.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.96x = 59,000.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,000.08/209.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.01

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