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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.03, 314.05 and 196.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.03, 314.05 and 196.73 is: 295.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.03 : 314.05 = 196.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.03/314.05 = 196.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.03x = 314.05 × 196.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.03x = 61,781.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,781.49/209.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.57

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