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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.97, 289.57 and 188.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.97, 289.57 and 188.37 is: 259.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.97 : 289.57 = 188.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.97/289.57 = 188.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.97x = 289.57 × 188.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.97x = 54,546.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,546.30/209.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.78

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