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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.17, 288.39 and 204.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.17, 288.39 and 204.58 is: 282.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.17 : 288.39 = 204.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.17/288.39 = 204.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.17x = 288.39 × 204.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.17x = 58,998.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,998.83/209.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.06

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