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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.61, 313.83 and 190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.61, 313.83 and 190.38 is: 285.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.61 : 313.83 = 190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.61/313.83 = 190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.61x = 313.83 × 190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.61x = 59,746.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,746.96/209.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.04

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