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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.45, 314.18 and 196.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.45, 314.18 and 196.09 is: 294.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.45 : 314.18 = 196.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.45/314.18 = 196.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.45x = 314.18 × 196.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.45x = 61,606.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,606.53/209.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.13

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