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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.45, 288.84 and 188.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.45, 288.84 and 188.95 is: 260.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.45 : 288.84 = 188.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.45/288.84 = 188.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.45x = 288.84 × 188.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.45x = 54,574.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,574.87/209.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.56

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