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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.89, 314.08 and 193.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.89, 314.08 and 193.49 is: 289.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.89 : 314.08 = 193.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.89/314.08 = 193.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.89x = 314.08 × 193.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.89x = 60,770.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,770.46/209.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.53

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