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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.37, 288.27 and 191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.37, 288.27 and 191.16 is: 263.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.37 : 288.27 = 191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.37/288.27 = 191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.37x = 288.27 × 191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.37x = 55,105.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,105.69/209.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.20

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