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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.98, 314.88 and 128.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.98, 314.88 and 128.80 is: 193.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.98 : 314.88 = 128.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.98/314.88 = 128.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.98x = 314.88 × 128.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.98x = 40,556.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,556.54/209.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.14

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