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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.67, 288.54 and 203.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.67, 288.54 and 203.61 is: 280.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.67 : 288.54 = 203.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.67/288.54 = 203.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.67x = 288.54 × 203.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.67x = 58,749.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,749.63/209.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.20

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