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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.56, 288.84 and 191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.56, 288.84 and 191.20 is: 263.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.56 : 288.84 = 191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.56/288.84 = 191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.56x = 288.84 × 191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.56x = 55,226.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,226.21/209.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.53

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