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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.60, 290.80 and 193.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.60, 290.80 and 193.40 is: 268.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.60 : 290.80 = 193.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.60/290.80 = 193.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.60x = 290.80 × 193.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.60x = 56,240.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,240.72/209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.32

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