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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.32, 286.96 and 205.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.32, 286.96 and 205.68 is: 281.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.32 : 286.96 = 205.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.32/286.96 = 205.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.32x = 286.96 × 205.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.32x = 59,021.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,021.93/209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.97

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