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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.66, 291.33 and 207.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.66, 291.33 and 207.43 is: 288.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.66 : 291.33 = 207.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.66/291.33 = 207.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.66x = 291.33 × 207.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.66x = 60,429.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,429.85/209.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.23

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