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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.44, 314.24 and 189.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.44, 314.24 and 189.08 is: 283.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.44 : 314.24 = 189.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.44/314.24 = 189.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.44x = 314.24 × 189.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.44x = 59,416.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,416.50/209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.69

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