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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.68, 287.60 and 192.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.68, 287.60 and 192.40 is: 263.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.68 : 287.60 = 192.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.68/287.60 = 192.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.68x = 287.60 × 192.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.68x = 55,334.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,334.24/209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.90

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