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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.27, 314.51 and 194.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.27, 314.51 and 194.69 is: 292.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.27 : 314.51 = 194.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.27/314.51 = 194.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.27x = 314.51 × 194.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.27x = 61,229.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,229.41/209.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.59

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