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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.75, 314.06 and 197.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.75, 314.06 and 197.30 is: 295.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.75 : 314.06 = 197.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.75/314.06 = 197.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.75x = 314.06 × 197.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.75x = 61,964.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,964.04/209.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.42

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