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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.17, 288.49 and 195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.17, 288.49 and 195.20 is: 269.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.17 : 288.49 = 195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.17/288.49 = 195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.17x = 288.49 × 195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.17x = 56,313.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,313.13/209.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.22

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