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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.66, 313.92 and 128.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.66, 313.92 and 128.38 is: 192.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.66 : 313.92 = 128.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.66/313.92 = 128.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.66x = 313.92 × 128.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.66x = 40,301.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,301.05/209.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.22

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