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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.70, 289.44 and 208.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.70, 289.44 and 208.08 is: 287.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.70 : 289.44 = 208.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.70/289.44 = 208.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.70x = 289.44 × 208.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.70x = 60,226.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,226.68/209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.20

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