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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.68, 314.06 and 128.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.68, 314.06 and 128.27 is: 192.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.68 : 314.06 = 128.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.68/314.06 = 128.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.68x = 314.06 × 128.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.68x = 40,284.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,284.48/209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.12

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