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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.68, 288.88 and 198.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.68, 288.88 and 198.89 is: 274.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.68 : 288.88 = 198.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.68/288.88 = 198.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.68x = 288.88 × 198.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.68x = 57,455.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,455.34/209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.01

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