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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.42, 314.33 and 197.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.42, 314.33 and 197.94 is: 297.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.42 : 314.33 = 197.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.42/314.33 = 197.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.42x = 314.33 × 197.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.42x = 62,217.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,217.49/209.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.10

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