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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.92, 314.38 and 128.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.92, 314.38 and 128.84 is: 192.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.92 : 314.38 = 128.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.92/314.38 = 128.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.92x = 314.38 × 128.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.92x = 40,504.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,504.72/209.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.95

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