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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.46, 313.82 and 128.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.46, 313.82 and 128.26 is: 192.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.46 : 313.82 = 128.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.46/313.82 = 128.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.46x = 313.82 × 128.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.46x = 40,250.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,250.55/209.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.16

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