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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.31, 314.07 and 194.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.31, 314.07 and 194.10 is: 291.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.31 : 314.07 = 194.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.31/314.07 = 194.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.31x = 314.07 × 194.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.31x = 60,960.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,960.99/209.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.25

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