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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.31, 312.80 and 192.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.31, 312.80 and 192.89 is: 288.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.31 : 312.80 = 192.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.31/312.80 = 192.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.31x = 312.80 × 192.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.31x = 60,334.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,334.43/209.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.26

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