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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.60, 313.92 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.60, 313.92 and 128.16 is: 191.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.60 : 313.92 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.60/313.92 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.60x = 313.92 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.60x = 40,231.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,231.99/209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.95

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