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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.31, 314.33 and 128.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.31, 314.33 and 128.63 is: 193.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.31 : 314.33 = 128.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.31/314.33 = 128.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.31x = 314.33 × 128.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.31x = 40,430.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,430.05/209.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.16

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