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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209, 286.51 and 198.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209, 286.51 and 198.20 is: 271.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209 : 286.51 = 198.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209/286.51 = 198.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209x = 286.51 × 198.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209x = 56,786.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,786.28/209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.70

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