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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.88, 290.28 and 188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.88, 290.28 and 188.04 is: 260.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.88 : 290.28 = 188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.88/290.28 = 188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.88x = 290.28 × 188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.88x = 54,584.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,584.25/209.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.07

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