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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.78, 314.70 and 195.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.78, 314.70 and 195.28 is: 292.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.78 : 314.70 = 195.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.78/314.70 = 195.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.78x = 314.70 × 195.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.78x = 61,454.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,454.62/209.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.95

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