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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.10, 286.83 and 207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.10, 286.83 and 207.28 is: 284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.10 : 286.83 = 207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.10/286.83 = 207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.10x = 286.83 × 207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.10x = 59,451.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,451.65/209.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.32

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