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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.85, 289.74 and 194.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.85, 289.74 and 194.29 is: 268.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.85 : 289.74 = 194.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.85/289.74 = 194.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.85x = 289.74 × 194.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.85x = 56,293.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,293.58/209.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.26

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