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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.68, 313.95 and 197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.68, 313.95 and 197.55 is: 295.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.68 : 313.95 = 197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.68/313.95 = 197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.68x = 313.95 × 197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.68x = 62,020.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,020.82/209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.79

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