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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.58, 289.95 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.58, 289.95 and 195 is: 269.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.58 : 289.95 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.58/289.95 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.58x = 289.95 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.58x = 56,540.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,540.25/209.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.78

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