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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.12, 288.26 and 175.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.12, 288.26 and 175.91 is: 242.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.12 : 288.26 = 175.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.12/288.26 = 175.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.12x = 288.26 × 175.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.12x = 50,707.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,707.82/209.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.48

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