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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.64, 289.14 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.64, 289.14 and 190.44 is: 262.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.64 : 289.14 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.64/289.14 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.64x = 289.14 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.64x = 55,063.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,063.82/209.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.66

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