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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.71, 313.03 and 194.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.71, 313.03 and 194.70 is: 290.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.71 : 313.03 = 194.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.71/313.03 = 194.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.71x = 313.03 × 194.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.71x = 60,946.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,946.94/209.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.62

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