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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.28, 286.33 and 208.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.28, 286.33 and 208.48 is: 285.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.28 : 286.33 = 208.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.28/286.33 = 208.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.28x = 286.33 × 208.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.28x = 59,694.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,694.08/209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.24

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