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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.94, 288.18 and 191.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.94, 288.18 and 191.42 is: 262.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.94 : 288.18 = 191.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.94/288.18 = 191.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.94x = 288.18 × 191.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.94x = 55,163.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,163.42/209.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.76

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