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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.88, 315.12 and 128.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.88, 315.12 and 128.48 is: 192.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.88 : 315.12 = 128.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.88/315.12 = 128.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.88x = 315.12 × 128.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.88x = 40,485.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,485.04/209.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.90

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