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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.16, 314.19 and 196.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.16, 314.19 and 196.83 is: 295.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.16 : 314.19 = 196.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.16/314.19 = 196.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.16x = 314.19 × 196.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.16x = 61,842.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,842.02/209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.67

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