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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.73, 315.70 and 191.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.73, 315.70 and 191.27 is: 287.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.73 : 315.70 = 191.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.73/315.70 = 191.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.73x = 315.70 × 191.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.73x = 60,382.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,382.98/209.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.91

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