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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.09, 289.31 and 176.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.09, 289.31 and 176.29 is: 243.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.09 : 289.31 = 176.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.09/289.31 = 176.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.09x = 289.31 × 176.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.09x = 51,000.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,000.86/209.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.92

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