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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.64, 289.44 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.64, 289.44 and 195.12 is: 269.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.64 : 289.44 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.64/289.44 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.64x = 289.44 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.64x = 56,475.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,475.53/209.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.39

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