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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.60, 288.60 and 188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.60, 288.60 and 188 is: 258.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.60 : 288.60 = 188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.60/288.60 = 188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.60x = 288.60 × 188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.60x = 54,256.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,256.80/209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.86

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