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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.28, 313.08 and 130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.28, 313.08 and 130.92 is: 195.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.28 : 313.08 = 130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.28/313.08 = 130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.28x = 313.08 × 130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.28x = 40,988.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,988.43/209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.85

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