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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.42, 314.70 and 195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.42, 314.70 and 195.88 is: 294.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.42 : 314.70 = 195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.42/314.70 = 195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.42x = 314.70 × 195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.42x = 61,643.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,643.44/209.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.35

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