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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.12, 288.16 and 195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.12, 288.16 and 195.36 is: 269.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.12 : 288.16 = 195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.12/288.16 = 195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.12x = 288.16 × 195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.12x = 56,294.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,294.94/209.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.20

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