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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.25, 289.04 and 174.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.25, 289.04 and 174.39 is: 240.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.25 : 289.04 = 174.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.25/289.04 = 174.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.25x = 289.04 × 174.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.25x = 50,405.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,405.32/209.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.89

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