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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.98, 314.16 and 128.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.98, 314.16 and 128.44 is: 192.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.98 : 314.16 = 128.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.98/314.16 = 128.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.98x = 314.16 × 128.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.98x = 40,350.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,350.71/209.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.16

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