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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.32, 314.06 and 195.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.32, 314.06 and 195.56 is: 293.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.32 : 314.06 = 195.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.32/314.06 = 195.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.32x = 314.06 × 195.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.32x = 61,417.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,417.57/209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.41

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