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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.45, 288.51 and 195.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.45, 288.51 and 195.61 is: 269.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.45 : 288.51 = 195.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.45/288.51 = 195.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.45x = 288.51 × 195.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.45x = 56,435.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,435.44/209.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.45

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