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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.17, 288.71 and 199.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.17, 288.71 and 199.38 is: 275.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.17 : 288.71 = 199.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.17/288.71 = 199.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.17x = 288.71 × 199.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.17x = 57,563.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,563.00/209.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.20

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