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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.39, 313.47 and 197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.39, 313.47 and 197.64 is: 295.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.39 : 313.47 = 197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.39/313.47 = 197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.39x = 313.47 × 197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.39x = 61,954.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,954.21/209.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.89

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