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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.16, 288.66 and 199.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.16, 288.66 and 199.24 is: 274.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.16 : 288.66 = 199.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.16/288.66 = 199.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.16x = 288.66 × 199.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.16x = 57,512.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,512.62/209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.97

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