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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.84, 314.52 and 199.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.84, 314.52 and 199.52 is: 299.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.84 : 314.52 = 199.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.84/314.52 = 199.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.84x = 314.52 × 199.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.84x = 62,753.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,753.03/209.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.05

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