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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.04, 311.46 and 196.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.04, 311.46 and 196.62 is: 292.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.04 : 311.46 = 196.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.04/311.46 = 196.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.04x = 311.46 × 196.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.04x = 61,239.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,239.27/209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.95

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