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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.67, 289 and 192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.67, 289 and 192.24 is: 264.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.67 : 289 = 192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.67/289 = 192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.67x = 289 × 192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.67x = 55,557.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,557.36/209.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.98

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