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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.52, 312.48 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.52, 312.48 and 193.32 is: 288.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.52 : 312.48 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.52/312.48 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.52x = 312.48 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.52x = 60,408.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,408.63/209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.32

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