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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.32, 313.50 and 188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.32, 313.50 and 188.20 is: 281.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.32 : 313.50 = 188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.32/313.50 = 188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.32x = 313.50 × 188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.32x = 59,000.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,000.70/209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.87

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