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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.75, 313.62 and 191.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.75, 313.62 and 191.37 is: 286.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.75 : 313.62 = 191.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.75/313.62 = 191.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.75x = 313.62 × 191.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.75x = 60,017.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,017.98/209.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.14

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