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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.40, 293.70 and 209.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.40, 293.70 and 209.40 is: 293.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.40 : 293.70 = 209.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.40/293.70 = 209.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.40x = 293.70 × 209.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.40x = 61,500.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,500.78/209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.70

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