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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.28, 288.36 and 201.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.28, 288.36 and 201.72 is: 277.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.28 : 288.36 = 201.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.28/288.36 = 201.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.28x = 288.36 × 201.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.28x = 58,167.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,167.98/209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.94

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