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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.40, 313.58 and 128.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.40, 313.58 and 128.04 is: 191.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.40 : 313.58 = 128.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.40/313.58 = 128.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.40x = 313.58 × 128.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.40x = 40,150.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,150.78/209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.74

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