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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.88, 289.35 and 194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.88, 289.35 and 194.58 is: 268.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.88 : 289.35 = 194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.88/289.35 = 194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.88x = 289.35 × 194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.88x = 56,301.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,301.72/209.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.26

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