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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.56, 289.27 and 204.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.56, 289.27 and 204.04 is: 281.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.56 : 289.27 = 204.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.56/289.27 = 204.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.56x = 289.27 × 204.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.56x = 59,021.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,021.20/209.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.65

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