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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.58, 314.46 and 194.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.58, 314.46 and 194.10 is: 291.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.58 : 314.46 = 194.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.58/314.46 = 194.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.58x = 314.46 × 194.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.58x = 61,036.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,036.69/209.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.23

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