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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.25, 289.17 and 194.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.25, 289.17 and 194.67 is: 269.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.25 : 289.17 = 194.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.25/289.17 = 194.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.25x = 289.17 × 194.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.25x = 56,292.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,292.72/209.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.02

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