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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.26, 311.81 and 199.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.26, 311.81 and 199.95 is: 297.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.26 : 311.81 = 199.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.26/311.81 = 199.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.26x = 311.81 × 199.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.26x = 62,345.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,345.84/209.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.93

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