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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.58, 288.96 and 193.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.58, 288.96 and 193.38 is: 266.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.58 : 288.96 = 193.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.58/288.96 = 193.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.58x = 288.96 × 193.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.58x = 55,879.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,879.08/209.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.62

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