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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.44, 288.96 and 187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.44, 288.96 and 187.68 is: 258.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.44 : 288.96 = 187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.44/288.96 = 187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.44x = 288.96 × 187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.44x = 54,232.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,232.01/209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.94

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