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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.70, 289.37 and 205.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.70, 289.37 and 205.38 is: 283.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.70 : 289.37 = 205.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.70/289.37 = 205.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.70x = 289.37 × 205.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.70x = 59,430.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,430.81/209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.41

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