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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.74, 315.14 and 195.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.74, 315.14 and 195.41 is: 293.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.74 : 315.14 = 195.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.74/315.14 = 195.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.74x = 315.14 × 195.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.74x = 61,582.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,582.42/209.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.61

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