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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.56, 314.88 and 195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.56, 314.88 and 195.52 is: 293.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.56 : 314.88 = 195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.56/314.88 = 195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.56x = 314.88 × 195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.56x = 61,565.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,565.34/209.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.78

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