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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.28, 313.89 and 199.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.28, 313.89 and 199.02 is: 298.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.28 : 313.89 = 199.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.28/313.89 = 199.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.28x = 313.89 × 199.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.28x = 62,470.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,470.39/209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.50

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