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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.46, 314.86 and 195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.46, 314.86 and 195.20 is: 293.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.46 : 314.86 = 195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.46/314.86 = 195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.46x = 314.86 × 195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.46x = 61,460.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,460.67/209.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.42

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