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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.66, 315.16 and 197.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.66, 315.16 and 197.73 is: 297.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.66 : 315.16 = 197.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.66/315.16 = 197.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.66x = 315.16 × 197.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.66x = 62,316.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,316.09/209.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.23

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