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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.70, 289.44 and 187.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.70, 289.44 and 187.83 is: 259.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.70 : 289.44 = 187.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.70/289.44 = 187.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.70x = 289.44 × 187.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.70x = 54,365.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,365.52/209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.25

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