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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.44, 289.08 and 189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.44, 289.08 and 189.04 is: 260.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.44 : 289.08 = 189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.44/289.08 = 189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.44x = 289.08 × 189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.44x = 54,647.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,647.68/209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.92

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