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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.42, 289.36 and 202.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.42, 289.36 and 202.03 is: 279.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.42 : 289.36 = 202.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.42/289.36 = 202.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.42x = 289.36 × 202.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.42x = 58,458.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,458.17/209.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.14

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