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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.34, 289.28 and 190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.34, 289.28 and 190.80 is: 263.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.34 : 289.28 = 190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.34/289.28 = 190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.34x = 289.28 × 190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.34x = 55,194.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,194.62/209.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.66

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