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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.45, 289.27 and 206.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.45, 289.27 and 206.21 is: 284.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.45 : 289.27 = 206.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.45/289.27 = 206.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.45x = 289.27 × 206.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.45x = 59,651.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,651.35/209.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.80

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