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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.04, 312.92 and 189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.04, 312.92 and 189.60 is: 283.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.04 : 312.92 = 189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.04/312.92 = 189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.04x = 312.92 × 189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.04x = 59,329.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,329.63/209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.82

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