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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.44, 314.16 and 199.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.44, 314.16 and 199.99 is: 299.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.44 : 314.16 = 199.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.44/314.16 = 199.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.44x = 314.16 × 199.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.44x = 62,828.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,828.86/209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.99

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