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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.49, 288.70 and 174.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.49, 288.70 and 174.30 is: 240.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.49 : 288.70 = 174.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.49/288.70 = 174.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.49x = 288.70 × 174.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.49x = 50,320.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,320.41/209.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.20

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