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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.63, 313.87 and 193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.63, 313.87 and 193.50 is: 289.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.63 : 313.87 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.63/313.87 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.63x = 313.87 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.63x = 60,733.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,733.85/209.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.72

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