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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.80, 314.46 and 128.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.80, 314.46 and 128.56 is: 192.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.80 : 314.46 = 128.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.80/314.46 = 128.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.80x = 314.46 × 128.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.80x = 40,426.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,426.98/209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.69

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