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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.25, 312.93 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.25, 312.93 and 190.08 is: 284.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.25 : 312.93 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.25/312.93 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.25x = 312.93 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.25x = 59,481.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,481.73/209.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.26

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