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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.83, 289.70 and 187.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.83, 289.70 and 187.96 is: 259.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.83 : 289.70 = 187.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.83/289.70 = 187.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.83x = 289.70 × 187.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.83x = 54,452.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,452.01/209.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.51

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